Classroom Support Services
Grand Canyon University provides high school teachers and administrators with resources to help students prepare themselves for college life and beyond. Participate in specific skill-building lessons with your students and work with GCU’s program development team to create a personalized college experience for your classroom.
Learn more below on how GCU can help you get started in supporting your college-bound students today.
GCU Live Lessons are an innovative opportunity for students and teachers to participate in a 45-minute interactive activity specific to an area of interest. Lessons can be hosted in a face-to-face classroom or, for select lessons, a virtual classroom setting. GCU Live Lessons feature GCU curriculum designed by the university’s college experts and faculty. Students will have the opportunity to develop hands-on skills or explore advanced concepts through the web-hosted presentation.
These lessons are intended for students at or above 11th grade in high school. Due to the popularity of these lessons and the individual needs of schools nationwide, teachers are kindly asked to keep their reservations to a reasonable number per semester.
Streaming is supported on Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conferencing.
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Methods of Wound Closure — Suture Clinic
Have you ever been to the emergency room for stitches? During this lesson, you can learn the common techniques doctors use to close wounds in the clinical setting. By following step-by-step instructions, you will perform a fundamental medical stitch: the simple interrupted suture.
First Aid 101
Life is full of cuts, scrapes and twisted ankles. Many of us have experienced one or all of these at some point in our lives. Throughout this lesson, you will focus on a variety of different methods of wrapping bandages, including when and how to use them. This lesson will engage you in a hands-on learning experience, giving you the opportunity to practice four different bandage-wrapping techniques.
Cranial Nerve Exam
In this lesson, you will explore the twelve cranial nerves that innervate the head and neck. Through interactive demonstrations, you will practice hands-on techniques to assess each nerve, including testing visual acuity, pupillary reflexes, facial muscle strength and sensory perception. This lesson blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, equipping you to perform and interpret cranial nerve exams in clinical settings.
Vitals of Nursing
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a nurse? This lesson offers a glimpse into the world of nursing for every student, including hands-on experience and explanation of the how and why for some of the most important tools for any nurse. Through both hands-on experience and a case study that requires some critical thinking, students can learn a bit more about the world of nursing and the way these heroes help others every single day.
Careers in Chemistry: Chapstick Compounding Activity
This lesson will expose you to the many career paths within the field of chemistry. You will be introduced to the five major disciplines of chemistry defined by the American Chemical Society and the career opportunities associated with each. By following a simple recipe, you will be taught about the connection between medicinal chemistry and pharmacology by participating in a hands-on lip balm compounding activity.
Forensic Sciences
In this hands-on lesson, you will step into the role of a crime scene investigator as you analyze evidence from a mock crime scene. Throughout the activity, they evaluate forensic clues like blood spatter and physical evidence. By performing comparisons and drawing scientifically sound conclusions, students can develop critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills essential to a future career in forensic science.
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GCU Live Lessons will not be available during major holidays and traditional academic breaks. For a complete schedule of availability, please use the schedule link above.
Plan a College Visit That Inspires
Looking for interactive college visit opportunities for your high school students? GCU offers engaging group tours designed to foster interest in higher education. From first-time campus visits to hands-on career exploration, each experience helps students connect college with their future goals.
Explore GCU Group Visit Options
Choose from GCU Day, Program Preview or College and Career Day — each tailored to different stages of your students’ college journey. These visits include campus tours, academic sessions and complimentary lunch. Learn more and schedule your group visit.