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.

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

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.

Can I Use the Internet?

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Protein Separation

The Ideal Classroom

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review