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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Two people in a conversation

Psychology Social sciences

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Health science

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Physics STEM

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Social sciences

Gender and Job Inequality

Health science STEM

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Biology STEM

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Student writing on a piece of paper

Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question

Physics STEM

Reflective Writing On Waves

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Health science STEM

Muscle Videos

Physics STEM

Newton’s Third Law