Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

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

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

An Abundance of Bells

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Case Study: Anophthalmia

Case Study: Malignant hyperthermia

Case Study: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Case Study: Discovering the Structure of DNA

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Home Wiring