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

19 Results

Physics STEM

Physics Worksheet Based Activity

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

Physics STEM

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Biochemistry STEM

Blended Learning: Just in Time

Environmental science

Instructional Survey

The aim of this activity is to provide students with an overview of survey design and execution.

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

Biology STEM

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Social sciences

Durkheim Suicide: Functionalist and Conflict Theory

In this activity, students compare 4 psychological perceptive of suicide (anomic, fatalistic, egoistic, and altruistic).

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. 

Chemistry STEM

The Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

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

Applied arts

Biomimicry Pin-ups

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Chemistry STEM

Stereochemistry Activity

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

Biology STEM

Protein Separation

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Engineering STEM

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

This activity's goal is to familiarize students with the peer review process and teach them how to accept peer criticism.

Physics STEM

Reflective Writing On Waves

Biology STEM

Cycles of Matter