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 Physics

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Students watch, discuss, then analyze the veracity of a video in which hydrophobic shoes allow people to run on water.

STEM Physics

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Biology Health science

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

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Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

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

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3