Active Learning Activities

Crossing Dimensions: A Math Odyssey into Cross Products

In groups, students learn about orthogonality and cross products by creating geometrical shapes.

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

An Abundance of Bells

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Mass of A Car

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Muscle Snowballs

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3