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.

Gray scale photo of gears
Physics STEM

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Health science Biology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Physics STEM

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Mathematics STEM

An Abundance of Bells

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Languages and Literature

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Social sciences

Museum Tour

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

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Biology STEM

Cycles of Matter