Active Learning Activities

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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

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.

Mine Ventilation Design

In this semester-long activity, students design and analyze mine ventilation systems as well as problem-solving skills.

Biomimicry Pin-ups

Alien Cell Dissection

Students learn to apply their knowledge of normal "terrestrial" cells to a new scenario (an alien cell).

Does X Associate with Y?

Interior Design – Library Design

The Ideal Classroom

National Building Code Jeopardy

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering Ethics Debate

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

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.

Biological Molecules

Action Potential Simulation

Phylogeny

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