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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18 Activities

Mathematics STEM

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Health science

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Health science STEM

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Physics STEM

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Biology STEM

Organic Food vs GMOs

Physics STEM

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics

Engineering STEM

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3