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

13 Results

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Environmental science

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

In this activity, students learn to define sustainability and apply this to a single Montreal neighbourhood. 

STEM Chemistry

A Self Introduction to Nomenclature in Chemistry

In this activity, students are presented with the concepts of nomenclature in organic chemistry to encourage self learning.

STEM Biology

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Social sciences

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

STEM Chemistry

Stereochemistry Activity

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

STEM Chemistry

Limestone Rescue

STEM Chemistry

Chemicards

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

STEM Chemistry

Explosives Detective

STEM Physics

Interacting Objects

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3