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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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Interdisciplinary

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

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STEM Biology

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

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

Social sciences Humanities

Can I Use the Internet?

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Biology STEM

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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Biology STEM

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Biology STEM

Protein Separation

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Student writing on a piece of paper
Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question

Biology STEM

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Biology STEM

Cycles of Matter