Active Learning Activities

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

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.

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Blended Learning

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Organic Food vs GMOs

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review

Newton’s Third Law