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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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Thesis on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Biology STEM

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Chemistry STEM

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

In this activity, students are presented with the concepts of nomenclature in organic chemistry to encourage self learning.

Chemistry STEM

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

Biology STEM

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Social sciences

Family Feud

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

Engineering STEM

Piece of Paper Question

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

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics Debate

Physics STEM

Lenz’s Law

In this activity, students play a game to practice the use of the right hand rule in Lenz's Law.

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

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

Chemistry STEM

Chemicards

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

Physics STEM

Active Learning Activities