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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100 years of work (Public Domain)
Applied arts

100 Years of Work

This is a jigsaw activity where students map key developments in workplace design over 100 years.

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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

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Applied arts

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Water rat - Photo by Matt Seymour, Unsplash.
Biology STEM

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Humanities Social sciences

Can I Use the Internet?

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

The Ideal Classroom

Biology STEM

Protein Separation

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Biology STEM

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Biology STEM

Cycles of Matter