Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

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

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3