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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Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Psychology Social sciences

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Chemistry

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Biology STEM

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Biology STEM

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Physics STEM

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Biology STEM

Organic Food vs GMOs

Physics STEM

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3