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The paper addresses the application of activity based approach to learning in a group environment of secondary grade students. To enhance the aspects of teaching and learning a shift from lecture method to activity based method was practiced. Students’ learning was assessed by assigning them activities based on different topics of science and completion of those activities. The study was experimental in nature and conducted on 76 grade 9th students in an urban school of district Lahore who were selected randomly. They were alienated constantly in two groups i.e. 38 each in experimental and control group. The experimental group was exposed to variety of activities relevant to the subject of science while control group was educated by traditional method of teaching. Students were encouraged to share their problems with their fellows and the teacher. Mostly activities were carried out in pair form and the role of teacher was more like a facilitator so as to give ample opportunities to the students to acquire by captivating themselves in the activities. The results revealed that activity-based approach enhances students’ learning. Therefore, the teachers should give emphasis on managing the activities in the class to promote their learning and make them confident.