Active Learning Activities

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

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

Communicable Puzzles: Children’s Most Common Infectious Diseases

Using the Jigsaw strategy, students become an “expert” for one communicable disease through self-directed research.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Can I Use the Internet?

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

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

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Muscle Videos

Home Wiring