Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

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

Case Study: Anophthalmia

Case Study: Malignant hyperthermia

Case Study: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Case Study: Discovering the Structure of DNA

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Protein Separation

Race for the Hat!

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring