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.

Humanities Social sciences

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

Humanities Interdisciplinary

Chemistry STEM

Students use a matching game to pair chemical compounds and their characteristics using a set of question cards.

Engineering STEM

Biology STEM

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

Chemistry STEM

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

Physics STEM

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