Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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Interdisciplinary Languages

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

Chemistry

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Health science

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

Physics STEM

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Health science STEM

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Biology STEM

Biological Molecules

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Chemistry STEM

Elemental Superhero

Physics STEM

Home Wiring

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3