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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Young university students studying with computer in cafe. Group of people in campus library. College teenager using laptop at table. Group study for school assignment.

Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Psychology Social sciences

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Physics STEM

Active Learning Activities

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Sensation and Perception Lab

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Gender and Job Inequality

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Identity Dot Exercise

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Momentum Photoproject

Problem Sorting