Active Learning Activities

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

The aim of the activity is the application of concepts and math to solve complex problems.

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

The Right Tool for the Right Job

This activity encourages students to consider the nature of a chemistry problem and to identify the tools to solve it.

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

In this activity, students are presented with the concepts of nomenclature in organic chemistry to encourage self learning.

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

In this activity students explore data from a study of cellular respiration.

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Talk to Your Neighbour

The aim of this activity is to grab student attention and have them work on problems related to material just presented.

Dart Gun Velocity

In this activity, students will find the muzzle velocity of a foam dart gun and predict its maximum range.

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Projectile Tracker

Students use the Tracker software to analyze projectile motion to determine which equations fit the plots produced.