Active Learning Activities

Editing Exercise: Mock Academic Conference

Research, writing & editing activity that builds interpretive skills and the ability to incorporate research.

Exam Preparation using Case Studies

The aim of this activity is to apply course materials to real-world problems using Case Studies.

Instructional Survey

The aim of this activity is to provide students with an overview of survey design and execution.

Solving World Issues: One Smartphone at a Time

The purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with the potential of online tools for problem-solving.

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

The Matching Game

Students use a matching game to pair chemical compounds and their characteristics using a set of question cards.

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

In this activity, students learn to define sustainability and apply this to a single Montreal neighbourhood. 

Dictation: Read and Run

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Students learn literary and poetic elements that will be part of their fundamental 'toolbox' for the rest of the course.

National Building Code Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Chemicards

Using cards in a "Chemicard' deck, students determine which ionic compounds are most likely to form.