Active Learning Activities

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

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.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

An Abundance of Bells

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Organic Food vs GMOs

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3