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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Mathematics

Decoding Decimal, Binary & Octal: Number System Adventures

In teams, students explore the binary number system and create parameters for an octal number system.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Biology STEM

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Biology STEM

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Mathematics STEM

An Abundance of Bells

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Biology STEM

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Languages and Literature

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Physics STEM

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Biology STEM

Organic Food vs GMOs

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt