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.

Crossing Dimensions: A Math Odyssey into Cross Products

In groups, students learn about orthogonality and cross products by creating geometrical shapes.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Crash Course: Collision Theory

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

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

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Dictation: Read and Run

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

National Building Code Jeopardy

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Cycles of Matter