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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Water rat - Photo by Matt Seymour, Unsplash.

STEM Biology

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Young university students studying with computer in cafe. Group of people in campus library. College teenager using laptop at table. Group study for school assignment.

Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Biology Health science

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

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Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Sensation and Perception Lab

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Organic Food vs GMOs

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3