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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STEM Chemistry

Acid Base Equilibrium

Students learn how to problem solve and review their peers in a low stakes situation (no grades).

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

STEM Chemistry

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

Social sciences

Family Feud

Social sciences

Museum Tour

In this version of a gallery walk, students create mind maps, showcase them in the class, and peer-review each other's work.

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question

The aim of this activity is to assess student understanding of concepts and facts related to course material.

STEM Physics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

For this activity students take photos or videos exemplifying seven different situations involving force.

STEM Chemistry

Chemicards

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

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3

STEM Physics

Projectile Tracker

Students use the Tracker software to analyze projectile motion to determine which equations fit the plots produced.

Active Learning Activities