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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11 Activities

STEM Biology

Hemoglobin Hustle: An Adaptation of Race for the Hat

Used the Race for the Hat activity to create a Jeopardy-style session on blood & blood disorders for a pathophysiology class.

Social sciences Psychology

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Social sciences Psychology

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

STEM Physics

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

STEM Biology

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

STEM Biology

Protein Separation

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Physics

Home Wiring

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3