STEM Bell Ringers Discussion Questions Warm-Ups Middle School High School
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Description
Science bell ringer discussion questions, technology bell ringers, as well as some engineering and math topics. This resource includes 70 editable slides with questions to get your students thinking about STEM topics. Display these at the start of class one day a week so that as students walk into your classroom they can begin forming opinions and ideas about these thought-provoking questions!
CONTENTS
- 70 Slides (each with a main question and some with a follow-up question) Questions range in topics from AI, to space exploration, technology, social media, medical devices, software and data, genetic engineering, environmental issues, privacy and surveillance, and more.
- Editable option You may alter any of the questions to make them a better fit for your students, or if any topics spur a good debate, feel free to add follow up questions to the slide deck for other days! Or as topics arise in the news, use the already illustrated slides to add current events that are worth talking about.
Research May Be Required
Students may need to dive deeper or do research in order to answer some of the questions, particularly if it isn't something they have thought about before.
Ways to Use This Resource
- Bell ringer activity
- STEM journal prompt
- STEM persuasive writing assignment
- STEM Debate Day
- Informal discussion group activity
Sample questions:
- Is space exploration worth the money, or should funds be spent on problems on Earth?
- Could robots or AI replace teachers? Should it?
- How is your opinion of someone shaped by their social media presence?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages of additive manufacturing (3D printing) over traditional manufacturing?
- How anonymous IS anonymous data?
- Should people take technology breaks? How often or why?
These questions are meant to provoke discussion! You may also find that many students (or even you) change your stance about these topics after hearing from others' opinions. They range in variety from light and fun to more serious - feel free to leave out any that you feel are not a good fit for your students.
