Active Learning Activities

Drawing to Learn: Doing Science is more Complex that You Think

Students draw a diagram of how they think scientists "do science." These are improved then compared with an expert diagram.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

Students construct a fictional animal species by selecting traits related to sexual reproduction.

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Museum Tour

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

The Ideal Classroom

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Engineering Ethics Debate

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Cycles of Matter

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3

Problem Sorting Review