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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STEM Mathematics

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Elementary school science teacher in biology class
Interdisciplinary

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

STEM Mathematics

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

STEM Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

STEM Chemistry

Stereochemistry Activity

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question

STEM Chemistry

Limestone Rescue

STEM Chemistry

Explosives Detective