Active Learning Activities

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Gender and Job Inequality

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Reflective Writing On Waves

Problem Sorting Review