Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Love at First Insight: Crafting Dating Profiles for Therapeutic Techniques

Students create a dating profile that highlights the key feature of the major Abnormality Models in Psychology.

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Low Stakes Debate

Two Stage Quiz

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Dictation: Read and Run

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Family Feud

Organic Food vs GMOs

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Systems Ball Toss

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law