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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STEM Biology

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Elementary school science teacher in biology class

Interdisciplinary

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Biology Health science

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Languages and Literature Interdisciplinary

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

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Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

From “yum” to “yuk”: a case in point… mutation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Biological Molecules

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3