Active Learning Activities

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

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.

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out membrane transport

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Two Stage Quiz

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Identity Dot Exercise

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

National Building Code Jeopardy

Reflective Writing On Waves

Cycles of Matter

Muscle Snowballs

Problem Sorting Review