Recruitment
Students will go outside of the classroom to find people to “interview” for a position in their chosen field or profession. Time:45-90 Minutes
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Issue Analysis
Students will identify and analyze different types of issues and explore how they can be reframed from alternative perspectives. This activity encourages critical thinking, creativity, and an understanding of how arguments and messaging can shift depending …
Explain it to a Kindergartner
Students will practice distilling complex concepts from class and explaining it as parsimoniously as possible. Time: 30-60 Minutes
Two Truths and a Lie
Students will explore misinformation and best processes for fact-checking within the discipline of the class. They will evaluate several claims and decide which claims to communicate. Time: 30-60 minutes single class; small group; inside classroom; presentation; …
Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt activity asks students to go outside the classroom to search for items, images, structures, or other observable objects that reflect course themes and report back to the class. Time: 45-90 minutes single class; …
Everyday Life Reading Activity
This activity asks students to explore a central topic or concept by reflecting on their own understanding and identifying examples in everyday life. It is designed to encourage self-reflection, critical thinking, and openness to different perspectives. …