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.

Active Learning Activities

16 Results

STEM Physics

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

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

STEM Biochemistry

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

STEM Chemistry

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.

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

In this activity, students learn to define sustainability and apply this to a single Montreal neighbourhood. 

STEM Biology

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

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

STEM Engineering

Engineering Ethics Debate

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Engineering

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

STEM Engineering

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.

STEM Biology

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

STEM Physics

Dart Gun Velocity

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

STEM Physics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

STEM Biology

Cycles of Matter

STEM Chemistry

Chemicards

Using cards in a "Chemicard' deck, students determine which ionic compounds are most likely to form.

STEM Chemistry

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

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STEM Physics

Projectile Tracker

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