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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STEM Mathematics

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Health science

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

STEM Physics

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

STEM Biochemistry

Exam Preparation

Environmental science

Instructional Survey

STEM Biochemistry

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

STEM Chemistry

This Field Day of Mine

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

STEM Chemistry

The Matching Game

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

STEM Chemistry

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

STEM Biology

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

STEM Chemistry

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

STEM Biology

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

STEM Chemistry

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

STEM Chemistry

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

STEM Biology

A Case for Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Québec Perspective

Environmental science

Understanding Agro-Ecosystems by Observing, Writing & Discussing

STEM Engineering

Mine Ventilation Design

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

STEM Chemistry

Stereochemistry Activity

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?