Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out membrane transport

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Gender and Job Inequality

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Identity Dot Exercise

Rhetorical Strategies

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Protein Separation

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Reflective Writing On Waves

Cycles of Matter

Problem Sorting Review