Personal Identity Wheel
The Personal Identity Wheel is an activity that encourages students to reflect and describe their identity through skills they have, favorite books, hobbies, etc.
Quick Prep Activity
The Five Minute Poem
In this activity, students spend five minutes writing a brief four-stanza poem about where they are from.
Web of Connectedness
In this activity, the class sits in a circle while the facilitator poses a discussion question or questions, passing a ball of yarn or string to each person who speaks.
Icebreaker Grab Bag
This collection of icebreakers provides a variety of activities to choose from and implement throughout the semester.
Name Story
In this icebreaker activity, students will have the option to share their first name, middle name, last name, nickname or any name that has a history or story of significance for them.
Dominant Narratives
Students will discuss dominant narratives – explanations or stories told in service of the dominant social group’s interests and ideologies.
Group Process Activity
This collection of activities assists instructors in developing group cohesion, thoughtful engagement, and reflective responses to challenging material.
Growth Mindset Activity for STEM
Students will explore the concept of having a growth mindset, examining the science behind intelligence and its development.
