August Science History Bell Ringers | Printable, Digital & Editable

Description

About this Product
This resource includes short passages that cite significant scientific achievements or events that occurred each day of the month. Incidents relate to engineering, biology, medicine, physics, astronomy and space exploration, archeology, environment and conservation. Two reflection questions are included with each prompt to stimulate students in a directed response to the event.

Important Notes:
• Purchase the entire year of Science History Bell Ringers

Included Resources
• Each short passage is approximately 140 words written at 900L
• 1/2 and full page printing option – full page option optimized for 3-ring binders
• Digital bell ringers allow students to answer questions directly in a fillable slide
• Editable PowerPoint presentation (PPTX file) of bell ringers included
• Force-copy link for an editable Slides presentation of bell ringers included

DIGITAL RESOURCES
This resource includes modified files that facilitate online – distance learning:
• Fillable slides designed to work with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint

Important Notes about Fillable Slides:
• Digital assignments work seamlessly with Google Slides: WATCH ME
• Each assignment is saved as an individual file with the key removed.
• Digital assignments CANNOT be edited. Only the text boxes or forms can be manipulated.

All Digital resources can be shared via platforms that are password-protected or accessible only to students.

This resource can be used for:
✓ Bell ringers or warmups to begin a lesson
✓ Exit slips to end a lesson
✓ Homework
✓ Enrichment (for early finishers)
✓ Facilitation of discussion about science, engineering and history

Additional information:
• Reflection questions are open-ended. Key not included.
• This resource is most appropriate for middle school students but works in variety of settings.
• The resource prioritizes the most significant scientific event that occurs each day.

Next Generation Science Standards
This resource supports several NGSS Nature of Science Themes:
• Science in a Human Endeavor
• Scientific Knowledge is Based on Empirical Evidence
• Scientific Knowledge is Open to Revision in Light of New Evidence
• Science Affects Everyday Life

Science History Bell Ringers encourage the inclusion of diverse historical perspectives and representation in science learning. It supports inclusion by recognizing the diversity of scientific contributors across history and cultures, which helps students from underrepresented backgrounds see themselves in science.

TERMS OF USE
• All rights reserved by Stephanie Elkowitz.
• This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.
• Intended for classroom and personal use only.
• Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.
• This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view.
• Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).