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.

Low Stakes Debate

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

The Ideal Classroom

Engineering Ethics

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Problem Sorting Review