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.

Active Learning Activities

26 Results

STEM Physics

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

The aim of the activity is the application of concepts and math to solve complex problems.

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

STEM Biology Chemistry Engineering

Building Effective Teams

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

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

In this activity, students review chemical bond concepts, determine structures & calculate Hydrogen Deficiency (IHD).

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Social sciences

Museum Tour

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Biology

Protein Separation

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

STEM Biology

Does X Associate with Y?

Applied arts

The Ideal Classroom

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question

STEM Physics

Reflective Writing On Waves

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT

STEM Biology

Biological Molecules

STEM Biology

Phylogeny

STEM Physics

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

STEM Biology

Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance

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

STEM Biology

Nucleic Acids

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

STEM Chemistry

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution