Active Learning Activities

Electron Odyssey: Journey through the Mitochondria’s Electron Transport Chain

Students play the roles of protein complexes to see how electrons, protons, and energy moves through the ETC to produce ATP.

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

An Abundance of Bells

Low Stakes Debate

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Gender and Job Inequality

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Sketching the graph of a curve

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Newton’s Third Law