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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Health science

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

STEM Health science

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

STEM Biology

Organic Food vs GMOs

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

STEM Engineering

Engineering Ethics

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Health science

Muscle Snowballs

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3