Check out Ward’s World, a popular science resource hub full of free activities, articles, videos, and other classroom ideas. Plus, browse Ward’s Science to shop for all the quality supplies you need to build engaging science coursework.
Check out Ward’s World, a popular science resource hub full of free activities, articles, videos, and other classroom ideas. Plus, browse Ward’s Science to shop for all the quality supplies you need to build engaging science coursework.
Need a meaningful way to start your science class without spending your prep time creating resources? These 50 ready-to-use science bell ringers help students think critically from the moment they walk into the classroom. Check out our free collection of 50 bell ringers designed for middle and high school science. With topics ranging from biology and chemistry to earth science, physics, lab safety, and STEM/makerspace, these easy-to-use slides provide a variety of thought-provoking activities to help students build curiosity and critical thinking skills.
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From the cell cycle to photosynthesis, these biology-related questions will match your current curriculum and pique your students interest. The questions use a variety of diagrams, videos, case studies, and graphic organizers to ensure students aren’t getting the same type of question every day.
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Chemistry Bell Ringers
These questions pair with exciting chemistry demonstration videos, ask students to consider why chemistry jokes are funny, and explore chemistry careers.
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Earth Science Bell Ringers
The water cycle, types of rocks, exploring different careers in geology and earth and space science, and more are covered in the Earth Science section of these science bell ringers.
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Physics Bell Ringers
Videos, diagrams, and simulations make the often-complicated world of physics accessible to students with these questions.
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Lab Safety Bell Ringers
Reviewing lab safety throughout the school year is essential to ensure students follow the rules of the science lab during experiments. These questions provide a fun way to reinforce these important rules without repeating yourself over and over again.
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STEM/Makerspace Bell Ringers
These questions are perfect for helping your students think outside the box about science. From hypothesizing about the future to investigating careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, these questions will have your class thinking about how they can make science a part of their lives forever.
Project these slides onto your classroom screen to get your students’ minds working at the beginning of class. Or print these science bell ringers to have quick activities on hand when you need to fill a gap in class time.