Active Learning Activities

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Can I Use the Internet?

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Categorizing for Review

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Cycles of Matter