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.

STEM Engineering

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

STEM Chemistry

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT

STEM Physics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

STEM Physics

Lenz’s Law