Active Learning Activities

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

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

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Communicable Puzzles: Children’s Most Common Infectious Diseases

Using the Jigsaw strategy, students become an “expert” for one communicable disease through self-directed research.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Can I Use the Internet?

Categorizing for Review

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Building Effective Teams

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Biological Molecules

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring

Muscle Snowballs

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3