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.

Active Learning Activities

27 Results

Chemistry Biology

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out Membrane Transport

Aim of the activity is to increase students’ understanding of molecules’ movement through the cell membrane.

Environmental science

Instructional Survey

Chemistry STEM

This Field Day of Mine

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.

Chemistry STEM

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Chemistry STEM

The Matching Game

Chemistry STEM

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

History

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

History Social sciences

Family HiStories of Migration

Students interview two members of their family to collect information about their family history and present it in class.

Chemistry STEM

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

Chemistry STEM

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

Chemistry STEM

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Environmental science

Understanding Agro-Ecosystems by Observing, Writing & Discussing

Engineering STEM

Mine Ventilation Design

Chemistry STEM

Stereochemistry Activity

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

Environmental science

Geography Video Test

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics Debate

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Engineering STEM

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Engineering STEM

Talk to Your Neighbour

Chemistry STEM

Limestone Rescue

Chemistry STEM

Chemicards