Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Blended Learning

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Two Stage Quiz

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Piece of Paper Question

Dark Lords IF-AT

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review