Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

The Amazing Race: An Ethical Quest

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

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

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

Low Stakes Debate

Dictation: Read and Run

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

National Building Code Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Systems Ball Toss

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law