Active Learning Activities

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.

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

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

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Pratique d’écriture

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Rhetorical Strategies

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

National Building Code Jeopardy

Protein Separation

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Reflective Writing On Waves