Active Learning Activities

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

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

Categorizing for Review

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Dictation: Read and Run

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

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Cycles of Matter