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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Biology STEM

Hemoglobin Hustle: An Adaptation of Race for the Hat

Used the Race for the Hat activity to create a Jeopardy-style session on blood & blood disorders for a pathophysiology class.

Biology STEM

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

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Anophthalmia

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Malignant hyperthermia

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Biology Health science STEM

Case Study: Discovering the Structure of DNA

Applied arts Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues: One Smartphone at a Time

The purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with the potential of online tools for problem-solving.

Biology STEM

Don’t leave it to chance! Testing Biology Data Right the First Time

In this activity students learn how to apply statistics to biological data through a series of mini case studies.

Biology STEM

Brazil Nut Tree

Students take on the role of ecologists, tasked with saving the Brazil nut tree community from the effects of deforestation.

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics Debate

Student writing on a piece of paper
Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question