Active Learning Activities

The Amazing Race: An Ethical Quest

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

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Organic Food vs GMOs

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Muscle Snowballs

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3