Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

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.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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.

Can I Use the Internet?

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

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

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Systems Ball Toss

Explosives Detective