Active Learning Activities

This Field Day of Mine

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.

Building Effective Teams

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

In this activity, students are presented with the concepts of nomenclature in organic chemistry to encourage self learning.

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

In this activity students explore data from a study of cellular respiration.

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Students collaborate and learn from each other on how to interpret molecules in 3D based on molecular drawings.

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Biological Molecules

Action Potential Simulation

Phylogeny

Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance

Students analyze a pedigree chart to identify which individuals are carriers of the disease Alkaptonuria (ALK).

Nucleic Acids

This is an application-based activity that draws upon lesson material students have seen in previous classes.

Cycles of Matter

Students are assigned to groups and presented with a take-home reading assignment on the transformation of matter and energy.

Explosives Detective