Class Activity Ideas
Escape Room: Design a mini escape room with puzzles and clues related to your subject. Students work in teams to solve the challenges and "escape" by applying their knowledge.
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Think Pair Share: If you ask an open-ended question ask the students to think about it, then put them into small groups and let them discuss. Then ask all the students to contribute to the classroom discussion and share their thoughts in front of the class.
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"For my history project, I created a video presentation on the Civil Rights Movement."
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"The automated analysis of my data suggests that students who study in groups tend to perform better."
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"The assignment asks students to generate a five-paragraph essay based on a prompt using AI tools."
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"Students will write a persuasive essay arguing for or against school uniforms."
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Brainwriting: After a complex lecture, give students time to individually reflect on their learnings using guided prompts or open-ended questions. Once they've gathered their thoughts, encourage them to share their views through an online discussion thread or in-class conversations with peers.
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Exit Tickets: At the end of a lesson, ask students to write down one thing they learned and one question they have.
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"The following essay will summarize the themes of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' using insights from various critiques."
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"I believe that school uniforms limit students' expression and individuality. They should be allowed to wear what they like."
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"In this project, students will create a visual timeline of historical events using poster boards."
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"This lesson plan incorporates using an online platform for math practice that adapts to each student's skill level."
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Minute to Win It: Organize quick challenges that students complete in one minute. Incorporate lesson-related tasks for a fun competition.
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Movie: In groups, students discuss examples of movies that made use of a concept or event discussed in class, trying to identify at least one way the movie makers got it right, and one way they got it wrong.
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"For my science project, I conducted an experiment on how different types of soil affect plant growth. I measured height over four weeks."
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"Based on the data provided, it is clear that most students prefer online learning environments over traditional classrooms."
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"The class will take a multiple-choice quiz that is graded by an automated system."
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"Students will engage in a Socratic seminar discussing ethical dilemmas in literature."
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