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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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.

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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.

Elementary school science teacher in biology class

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Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

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Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Newton’s Third Law

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3