Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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STEM Mathematics

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.

STEM Biochemistry

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

STEM Chemistry

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.

STEM Biology

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

STEM Biology

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

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

STEM Chemistry

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

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Biology

Biological Molecules

STEM Biology

Phylogeny

STEM Chemistry

Chemicards

Using cards in a "Chemicard' deck, students determine which ionic compounds are most likely to form.