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

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

Languages Interdisciplinary

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

Chemistry

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Health science

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

STEM Physics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

STEM Biology

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

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

STEM Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

STEM Chemistry

Stereochemistry Activity

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

STEM Engineering

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

STEM Physics

Problem Sorting Review