Active Learning Activities

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Categorizing for Review

Connotation Exercise: Interview and Presentation

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Identity Dot Exercise

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Museum Tour

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion