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

Chemistry Biology

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out Membrane Transport

Aim of the activity is to increase students’ understanding of molecules’ movement through the cell membrane.

Physics STEM

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Physics STEM

Forget the Math! Draw Pictures to Learn the Wave Theory of Light

Physics STEM

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Chemistry STEM

Explosives Detective

Physics STEM

Momentum Photoproject

Physics STEM

Home Wiring

Physics STEM

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