Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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STEM Biochemistry

Exam Preparation using Case Studies

The aim of this activity is to apply course materials to real-world problems using Case Studies.

STEM Engineering

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

STEM Biology

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

STEM Biology

A Case for Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Québec Perspective

In this activity students take on the role of a geneticist helping an individual recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

STEM Engineering

Mine Ventilation Design

In this semester-long activity, students design and analyze mine ventilation systems as well as problem-solving skills.

STEM Biology

Alien Cell Dissection

Students learn to apply their knowledge of normal "terrestrial" cells to a new scenario (an alien cell).

STEM Engineering

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

STEM Biology

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

STEM Biology

Biological Molecules

STEM Biology

Phylogeny

STEM Biology

Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance

Students analyze a pedigree chart to identify which individuals are carriers of the disease Alkaptonuria (ALK).