Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Can I Use the Internet?

Peer Review

Two Stage Quiz

Building Effective Teams

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

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

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

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Organic Food vs GMOs

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Protein Separation

Does X Associate with Y?

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Dark Lords IF-AT

Experimental Design in Neurobiology