Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Instructional Survey

The aim of this activity is to provide students with an overview of survey design and execution.

Building Effective Teams

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

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

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.

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

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!).

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Biological Molecules

Action Potential Simulation

Phylogeny

Dart Gun Velocity

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

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance

Students analyze a pedigree chart to identify which individuals are carriers of the disease Alkaptonuria (ALK).

Nucleic Acids

This is an application-based activity that draws upon lesson material students have seen in previous classes.

Cycles of Matter

Interacting Objects

Projectile Tracker

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

Newton’s Third Law