Active Learning Activities

Put Your Thesis on Trial

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

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

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

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).

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

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

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.

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

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

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Museum Tour

In this version of a gallery walk, students create mind maps, showcase them in the class, and peer-review each other's work.

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Defining a Definition

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

Presentation skills: Conveying emotion

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

The Ideal Classroom

Protein Separation

Piece of Paper Question

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

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.

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Circus Launch Clicker Questions