Active Learning Activities

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.

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

National Building Code Jeopardy

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Piece of Paper Question

Muscle Snowballs