Active Learning Activities

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.

Instructional Survey

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

Building Effective Teams

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

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

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

A Case for Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Québec Perspective

Understanding Agro-Ecosystems by Observing, Writing & Discussing

Mine Ventilation Design

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Alien Cell Dissection

Protein Separation

Does X Associate with Y?

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Geography Video Test

Engineering Ethics Debate

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Piece of Paper Question