Active Learning Activities

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

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.

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

An Abundance of Bells

Peer Review

Two Stage Quiz

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

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

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Museum Tour

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Reflective Writing On Waves

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping