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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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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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Relay runner on starting line
Health science

The Amazing Race: An Ethical Quest

In this activity, teams of students race to complete a series of challenges related to ethics in nursing.

Health science

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

Engineering STEM

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Chemistry STEM

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Biology STEM

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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Biology STEM

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Chemistry STEM

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Physics STEM

Engineering Physics IF-AT

General

Race for the Hat!

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Physics STEM

Lenz’s Law