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.

Active Learning Activities

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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Physics STEM

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

The aim of the activity is the application of concepts and math to solve complex problems.

Biochemistry STEM

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Chemistry STEM

This Field Day of Mine

This activity takes a look at the environmental impact of mining and the quantification of environmental contaminants.

Chemistry STEM

The Right Tool for the Right Job

This activity encourages students to consider the nature of a chemistry problem and to identify the tools to solve it.

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

In this activity, students learn to define sustainability and apply this to a single Montreal neighbourhood. 

Biology STEM

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

In this activity students explore data from a study of cellular respiration.

Environmental science

Understanding Agro-Ecosystems by Observing, Writing & Discussing

In this semester-long activity, students visit a farm several times to engage in a critical analysis of that ecosystem.

Engineering STEM

Mine Ventilation Design

In this semester-long activity, students design and analyze mine ventilation systems as well as problem-solving skills.

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Social sciences

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Social sciences

Defining a Definition

In this single-class activity, students practice problem-solving related to definitions.

Biology STEM

Protein Separation

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Biology STEM

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering STEM

Engineering Ethics Debate

Engineering STEM

Talk to Your Neighbour

The aim of this activity is to grab student attention and have them work on problems related to material just presented.

Environmental science

Geography Video Test

The aim of this project is to get students thinking about facts and concepts related to rivers in the field (in real life!).

Physics STEM

Dart Gun Velocity

In this activity, students will find the muzzle velocity of a foam dart gun and predict its maximum range.

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Chemistry STEM

Explosives Detective

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Physics STEM

Projectile Tracker

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

Physics STEM

Newton’s Third Law