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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16 Activities

Humanities Social sciences

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

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Biology STEM

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.

Mathematics STEM

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

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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.

Mathematics STEM

An Abundance of Bells

Biochemistry STEM

Exam Preparation

Biochemistry STEM

Blended Learning

Humanities

5 Senses Lab

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

Biology STEM

Cytoskeletal Proteins in Amoeba

Applied arts

Biomimicry Pin-ups

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Biology STEM

Organic Food vs GMOs

Environmental science

Geography Video Test

Biology STEM

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Biology STEM

Nucleic Acids