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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Biology STEM

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

Young university students studying with computer in cafe. Group of people in campus library. College teenager using laptop at table. Group study for school assignment.

Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Psychology Social sciences

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.

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Chemistry STEM

Active Learning Activities

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Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Sensation and Perception Lab

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Limestone Rescue

Cycles of Matter

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution