Active Learning Activities

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.

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.

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

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

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

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

Defining a Definition

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

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

The Ideal Classroom

Protein Separation

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

Dart Gun Velocity

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

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Forces Scavenger Hunt

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

Explosives Detective

Cycles of Matter

Students are assigned to groups and presented with a take-home reading assignment on the transformation of matter and energy.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Projectile Tracker

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