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 Biology

Electron Odyssey: Journey through the Mitochondria’s Electron Transport Chain

Students play the roles of protein complexes to see how electrons, protons, and energy moves through the ETC to produce ATP.

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Applied arts

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Biology Health science

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

STEM Biology

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

STEM Biology

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

STEM Engineering

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Social sciences Applied arts STEM Health science

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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STEM Biology

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question