Active Learning Activities

Drawing to Learn: Doing Science is more Complex that You Think

Students draw a diagram of how they think scientists "do science." These are improved then compared with an expert diagram.

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.

Exam Preparation using Case Studies

The aim of this activity is to apply course materials to real-world problems using Case Studies.

Instructional Survey

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

This Field Day of Mine

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

The Matching Game

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Family HiStories of Migration

Students interview two members of their family to collect information about their family history and present it in class.

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

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

Understanding Agro-Ecosystems by Observing, Writing & Discussing

Stereochemistry Activity

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Systems Ball Toss

Geography Video Test

Limestone Rescue

Chemicards

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective