Description
About this Product
• This resource includes a 140-word 900L passage for each day of the year.
• Passages summarize scientific achievements or events of every day of the year.
• Two open-ended reflection questions are included with each passage.
• Printable activities, digital activities and editable presentations included.
Important Notes:
• Download FREE August Science History Bell Ringers
• Science History Bell Ringers are included with the Integrated Science Curriculum
This bundle includes the following resources:
• January Science History Bell Ringers
• February Science History Bell Ringers
• March Science History Bell Ringers
• April Science History Bell Ringers
• May Science History Bell Ringers
• June Science History Bell Ringers
• July Science History Bell Ringers
• August Science History Bell Ringers
• September Science History Bell Ringers
• October Science History Bell Ringers
• November Science History Bell Ringers
• December Science History Bell Ringers
About Bell Ringers
• 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 works in a variety of settings with many different students.
• 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).
