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.

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

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

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Students gain experience with a model of writing which employs Peer Assessment as the Active Learning strategy.

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Acid Base Equilibrium

Students learn how to problem solve and review their peers in a low stakes situation (no grades).

Building Effective Teams

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.

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

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

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

Action-Learning Sets

Defining a Definition

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

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

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

Does X Associate with Y?

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

Interior Design – Library Design

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.

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Biological Molecules

Dart Gun Velocity

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

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

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

Projectile Tracker

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