Active Learning Activities

Actin Up! Molecular Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction

Students are assigned molecular roles, and the class acts out the molecular events of skeletal muscle contraction.

Just One Clue: Biology Edition

A cooperative game to guess Biology terms using creative, unique clues. Great for learning and reviewing terminology.

Earth History Walk

A self-guided walk exploring how – and why – Earth changed over its 4.6 billion year history.

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

These mini-video projects require students to engage with course concepts and make connections to the world in which we live.

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

this activity is for students to design high level questions related to course material as a review and application exercise.

Gender and Job Inequality

4 Sociological Perspectives: Working with Theoretical Frameworks

This activity is used to introduce students to the structure and essence of theoretical frameworks.

The Perry Scheme of Intellectual Development

Homophones Talent Show

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Problem Sorting Review