Active Learning Activities

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

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.

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Organic Food vs GMOs

Protein Separation

The Ideal Classroom

National Building Code Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering Ethics

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Cycles of Matter

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review

Newton’s Third Law