Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

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.

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Two Stage Quiz

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Dictation: Read and Run

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Race for the Hat!

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review