5 Icebreaker Activities Your Health Science Students Will Actually Enjoy
Start the first week back to school strong with activities that engage students and build positive classroom culture.
TIPS FOR TEACHERSBACK TO SCHOOL
7/21/2025
Tired of the same old name-game or two truths and a lie? Health science students deserve icebreakers that are fun and relevant to their future careers. These activities build classroom community, support professional skills, and help break the ice with purpose.
Clinical Bingo
Use terms like stethoscope, blood pressure, PPE, or scrubs to create a fun vocabulary-rich game.
This or That / Would You Rather (Healthcare Edition)
Spark ethical discussion in a low-stakes, engaging format. "Would you rather perform CPR on a stranger or assist in childbirth?"
Partner Interviews with a Twist
Let students ask questions like "What's one health career you'd never consider and why?"
Medical Charades or Pictionary
Have students act out or draw procedures, roles, or anatomy terms.
Team-Based Challenges
Use trivia, lab supply races, or escape-room clues to foster collaboration.
Time Saving Tip
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