Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

From “yum” to “yuk”: a case in point… mutation

National Building Code Jeopardy

Protein Separation

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

The Ideal Classroom

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Reflective Writing On Waves

Biological Molecules

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Problem Sorting Review

Muscle Videos

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution