Active Learning Activities

Electron Odyssey: Journey through the Mitochondria’s Electron Transport Chain

Students play the roles of protein complexes to see how electrons, protons, and energy moves through the ETC to produce ATP.

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Can I Use the Internet?

Categorizing for Review

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Protein Separation

Race for the Hat!

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3