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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Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

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

Biology STEM

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

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Languages

Projet Specific: Webzine

Health science STEM

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Social sciences

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

Languages

Three-Tiered Writing

Social sciences

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Languages

Homophones Talent Show

Languages

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Languages

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

Languages

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Chemistry STEM

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Applied arts

The Ideal Classroom

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Reflective Writing On Waves

Physics STEM

What is Torque?

Chemistry STEM

Limestone Rescue