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.

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.

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Dictation: Read and Run

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Interacting Objects

Muscle Snowballs

Problem Sorting Review