Active Learning Activities

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

The Amazing Race: An Ethical Quest

In this activity, teams of students race to complete a series of challenges related to ethics in nursing.

Evolution of Sexual Reproduction: Construct a Species

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

National Building Code Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Ethics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

Cycles of Matter

Problem Sorting Review