Active Learning Activities

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Two Stage Quiz

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Building Effective Teams

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Race for the Hat!

Systems Ball Toss

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Biological Molecules

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Cycles of Matter

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring