Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

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

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Engineering Ethics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Limestone Rescue

Cycles of Matter

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review