This short activity makes a great Cool Down/Closing Activity. It helps students prepare for new lecture material while forming connections with previous material. This can be a quick group discussion or done in pairs/groups.

• Based on the last lecture, what do you think the next lecture will be about?
• How does the last lecture’s content connect with the next lecture’s content?

Whether they predict the next lecture topic or not, talk to them about what’s coming up in next lecture. Prime them for lecture by mentioning tips for taking notes or particular terms/concepts that are usually challenging for students (i.e. “Make sure to read the section on _____ before next lecture. That’s something that gives students trouble every year.”)