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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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.

STEM Mathematics

An Abundance of Bells

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Biology

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

STEM Biology

Cycles of Matter

STEM Chemistry

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution