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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Social sciences Psychology

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.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Social sciences Psychology

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace 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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More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

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

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3