Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

COPD Pathophysiology: Construct One Patient Description

Create a clinical presentation for a COPD patient, linked to pathophysiology & differentiated from other COPD conditions

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

An Abundance of Bells

Low Stakes Debate

Pratique d’écriture

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Sketching the graph of a curve

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Engineering Ethics

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Explosives Detective

Muscle Videos

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Problem Sorting Review

Newton’s Third Law