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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Mathematics STEM

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

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

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

Chemistry STEM

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

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Biology STEM

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

Biology STEM

From “Yum” to “Yuk”: A Case in Point… Mutation

Mathematics STEM

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

1st stage students complete a test individually, 2nd stage students work in small groups on an exam question of their choice.

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Students collaborate and learn from each other on how to interpret molecules in 3D based on molecular drawings.

Biology STEM

Does X Associate with Y?

Biology STEM

Biological Molecules

Chemistry STEM

Elemental Superhero

Students select a periodic table chemical element, research it, then create a comic book character based on the element.