Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Taskmaster: Diction Icebreakers

These gamified activities will help sensitize students to the nuances of diction and allow them to work together.

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.

COPD Pathophysiology: Construct One Patient Description

Create a clinical presentation for a COPD patient, linked to pathophysiology & differentiated from other COPD conditions

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

Low Stakes Debate

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Dictation: Read and Run

Pratique d’écriture

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Mass of A Car

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Muscle Videos

Newton’s Third Law