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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Mathematics STEM

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.

Interdisciplinary

Worksheets for Scaffolding Learning

Biochemistry STEM

Exam Preparation

Biochemistry STEM

Blended Learning

Environmental science

Instructional Survey

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Biochemistry STEM

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Crystallization of Borax

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Organic Chemistry Introduction to Solubility

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Spectrophotometry Using Gatorade

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Volumetric Analysis of Household Acid with Cabbage Juice

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Paper Chromatography of Food Dyes and Ink

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Colligative Properties

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: Activation Energy in Chemical Kinetics

Chemistry STEM

CLAW At-Home Experiment: The Rate Law in Chemical Kinetics Using Blue Dye

Chemistry STEM

This Field Day of Mine

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

Chemistry STEM

The Matching Game

Biology STEM

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Chemistry STEM

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

Biology STEM

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

Chemistry STEM

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

Biology STEM

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration