Active Learning Activities

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.

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.

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

From “yum” to “yuk”: a case in point… mutation

Protein Separation

The Ideal Classroom

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Biological Molecules

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Muscle Videos

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review