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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13 Activities

Health science

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Health science STEM

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Physics STEM

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Biology STEM

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

Languages

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Languages

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Biology STEM

Cycles of Matter

Chemistry STEM

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Physics STEM

Problem Sorting Review

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3