Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Thesis on Trial

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

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

A Case for Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Québec Perspective

In this activity students take on the role of a geneticist helping an individual recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Students collaborate and learn from each other on how to interpret molecules in 3D based on molecular drawings.

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Protein Separation

Engineering Ethics Debate

Dark Lords IF-AT

Explosives Detective

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3

Newton’s Third Law