Other (Miscellaneous) Activities
While identifying models of activities is intended to help you construct your own activities, at some stage it becomes an artificial process. Inevitably there are some activities that don’t fit the most common models and so I’ve grouped these together here.
Understanding Causation
Explore the reasons why Pare made his surgical breakthrough by creating a mobile factors web. |
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Would you become a highwayman? Explaining the causes of crime |
Turn your students into causes and get the rest of the class to sort out the rise and fall of highway robbery. Sadly, no masks or horses required. |
Hats, false beards and an introduction to causation! |
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Your chance to play William – can you pupils sort out your motives? |
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Play the part of Paulinus and help pupils understand why empires were built |
Picture Analysis
What’s in the picture? Find out and explore how the Romans saw themselves |
Thinking Skills
Thinking skills for Medicine through Time – Creating Memory Frames |
Constructing memory frames on PowerPoint that summarise the key points, aiding memory and revision |
Turn a difficult topic into an enjoyable, effective and inspirational lesson |
Thinking Skills - Team Game
Help your A Level students get to grips with all those Weimar acronyms |
Drama
A brief play that introduces Boudica’s rebellion – more Blue Peter than Pinter |
Revision Activity
Can your students find their ideal match and improve their knowledge of medicine through time? Flowers and chocolates optional! |
Student Presentations
A map, a whiteboard, a camera – and enhanced understanding of Warbeck’s travels |
