Active Learning Activities

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out Membrane Transport

Aim of the activity is to increase students’ understanding of molecules’ movement through the cell membrane.

Can I Use the Internet?

Exam Preparation using Case Studies

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

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

5 Senses Lab

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

This Field Day of Mine

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

The Matching Game

The Right Tool for the Right Job

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

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

Mine Ventilation Design

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Stereochemistry Activity

Engineering Ethics Debate

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Talk to Your Neighbour

Limestone Rescue