Active Learning Activities

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.

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.

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

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

Organic Food vs GMOs

Race for the Hat!

Engineering Ethics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law