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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Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

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

Psychology Social sciences

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

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

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

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Biology STEM

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

Biology STEM

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

Physics STEM

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Physics STEM

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Biology STEM

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Mass of A Car

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3