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PLTW Bell Ringers:Bell Ringer #1:

Task 1: Draw 3 dimensional shapes

Task 2:

Paragraph 1: Write one paragraph describing the importance of technology in your life? How does technology make your life easier? Give examples.

Paragraph 2: How would life be different today if electricity was never discovered?

Bell Ringer #2:

Task 1: Draw a computer system. Include the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Task 2: What is your opinion on artificial intelligence? Do you think it will benefit society or be bad for society? Basically, artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a machine or a computer program to think and learn.

Bell Ringer #3:

Task 1: Write one paragraph describing a car from the year 2100. What special features will your car have? How fast can it go? What does it look like? What technologies does it have? What luxuries are included in your car? Be as detailed as possible.

Task 2: Draw a picture of your car.

Bell Ringer #4:

Task 1: Wearable technology, is rapidly moving into the 21st century. Today, consumers can buy wristbands that count steps and track sleep, athletic shoes that monitor fitness, watches that double as phones, and smart glasses that function as a computer or GPS. Imagine that you have invented an exciting new item of wearable technology. Write a paragraph in which you describe this item, explain what it does, and convince readers to buy it.

Task 2: Draw a picture of your new wearable technology.

Bell Ringer #5:

Task 1: Describe in detail what a house from the year 2100 might look like. How will it be different from today’s house? What cool new technologies might a house from the future have? Be very detailed and be creative.

Task 2: Draw your futuristic house.

Bell Ringer #6:

Task 1: Talk about one technology that you feel as though you could never live without. Is it television? Text messaging? A video game system? Detail your obsession with this technology and write about a week in which it is taken away from you.

Task 2: Draw the technology you have chosen.

Bell Ringer #7:

Task 1: Talk about a time in your life where technology most helped you. It can be medically-related, socially-related, really any time that technology affected you in a positive way.

Task 2: Draw the technology you have chosen.

Bell Ringer #8:

Task 1: Imagine that television, movies, etc. were never invented. How would your family have spent the evening time when you were growing up? Do you feel as though this would have changed your family dynamic at all?

Task 2: Draw your living room. Include furniture and electronics.

Bell Ringer #9:

Task 1: A technologically advanced alien race has come to Earth wanted to trade information. What new technological advances do we pick up from them and do we use them for good and evil? How does the diplomacy go with these aliens?

Task 2: Draw an alien spacecraft and color it.

Bell Ringer #10:

Task 1: Kids these days—and their gadgets! Write a short story exploring how the next generation is plugged in all the time. Does technology cut them off from the real world, or does it allow them to connect with a larger circle of other people?

Task 2: Draw an iPhone and color it.

Bell Ringer #11:

Task 1: Copy and Color the “Safety Colors” worksheet.

Bell Ringer #12:

Task 1: What are some examples of the police, doctors, and the military using technology to keep us safe and healthy?

Task 2: Draw the US Army logo

Bell Ringer #13:

Task 1: Cyber bullying has become a problem for many children and teens. Although it can lead to a child feeling so hopeless that they commit suicide, there is no Federal anti-bullying law. Have you ever been cyber bullied? If so, did you report it? How did it make you feel and what can we do as a nation to stop it?

Task 2: Design, draw and color a “Stop Cyberbullying” logo

Bell Ringer #14:

Task 1: How has the Internet changed the way in which we entertain ourselves with music, television shows, films, and gaming? Give detailed examples.

Task 2: Draw the Apple logo

Bell Ringer #15:

Task 1: Should money be spent on space exploration? Is space exploration a waste of money? What is the importance of Space Studies to us? Why should we continue space exploration?

Task 2: Draw and color a space shuttle.

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Bell Ringer #16:

Task 1: What do you think the world of technology will look like in ten years? Twenty? What kind of computers, phones, and other devices will we use? Will technology improve travel? Health care? What do you expect to see and what would you like to see?

Task 2: Draw a robot

Bell Ringer #17:

Task 1: If you were the principal of PGA what technology related courses would you add as electives for students to pick from?

Task 2: Draw a laptop

Bell Ringer #18:

Task 1: Be creative. Invent a new technology that helps students become more successful in school?

Task 2: Draw a keyboard

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Bell Ringer #19:

Task 1: Creative writing. Invent a new technology to help people who are paralyzed.

Task 2: Draw your invention

Bell Ringer #20:

Task 1: Creative writing. Invent a new technology to help blind people live better lives.


Bell Ringer #21:

Task 1: Creative writing. Invent a new technology to help people that are deaf/ hard of hearing.


Bell Ringer #22:

Task 1: How can social media sites such as Instagram, facebook, twitter and snap chat effect a business both in a negative and a positive way? Who do companies use social media sites to promote their products?

Task 2: Draw a logo of one of the social media sites.

Task 3: Vocabulary: Write on sentence for each vocabulary word.

A. Anonymous, 2. Artificial Intelligence, 3. Backup, 4. Binary Code, 5. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 6. Compiler, 7. E-Commerce, 8. External Hard Drive, 9. Fiber Optic, 10. Financial Software

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Bell Ringer #23:

Task 1: Make a Top 10 list of things that you are thankful for in your life.

Task 2: Draw a thanksgiving related image.

Task 3: Vocabulary: Definitions Quiz (1-10)

Bell Ringer #24:

Task 1: Do our devices draw us closer together or push us further apart?

Task 2: Draw your favorite device.

Bell Ringer #25:

Task 1: Write one paragraph: What advice do you have for younger kids about navigating social media?

Task 2: Write one sentence explaining what this quote means.

"Technology is, of course a double edged sword. Fire can cook our food but also burn us."

Task 3: Copy definitions Set 6 (1-10)

Task 4: Go to computer lab to complete classwork.

Bell Ringer #26:

Task 1: Vocabulary Set 6: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word (1-10)

Task 2: Draw an image for one of your vocabulary words.

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Bell Ringer #27:

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Are you the same person on social media as you are in real life? How young is too young to use social media?

Task 2: Vocabulary Set 6: Definitions Quiz (1-10)

Bell Ringer #28:

Task 1: Write one paragraph: What’s So Great About YouTube? What Has YouTube Taught You? What Are Your Favorite Viral Videos?

Task 2: Draw the youtube logo

Task 3: On a separate sheet of paper. Vocabulary Set 7: Copy Definitions (1-10)

Bell Ringer #29: 12/10/18

Task 1: Should Tablet Computers Become the Primary Way Students Learn in Class? Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?

Task 2: Draw an iPad.

Task 3: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word. Set 7: (1-10)


Task 1: Are You ‘Addicted’ to Texting? How Many Text Messages Are Too Many? Have You Ever Sent an Odd Message Because of Auto-Correct?

Task 2: Vocab Set 7: Definitions Quiz (1-10)


Task 1: Write one paragraph: In your opinion, has technology made the world safer or less safe?

Task 2: Draw an image of earth

Task 3: Vocabulary: Copy Definitions Set #8 (1-10)


Task 1: Write one paragraph: In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing technology?

Task 2: Draw an image of a 3D printer.

Task 3: Vocabulary Set #8: Write one sentence for each word (1-10)


Task 1: Write one paragraph: What tech tools play the biggest role in your life? What new technologies or tech toys are you most excited about?

Task 2: Draw one of the tech tools mentioned in your paragraph.

Task 3: Vocabulary Set #8: Definitions Quiz 1-10 (1-10)

Bell Ringer #34: 1/07/19 Monday

Task 1: Write one paragraph: How was your winter break? How did you celebrate the holidays and new year? What activities did you do over the winter break?

Task 2: Draw an image related to your winter break.

Task 3: Vocabulary Set #9: Copy Definitions (1-10)

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Bell Ringer #35: 1/09/19 Wednesday

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Should Tablet Computers Become the Primary Way Students Learn in Class? How Would You Feel About a Computer Grading Your Essays?

Task 2: Draw an image related to the prompt.


Bell Ringer #36: 1/11/19 Friday

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Should parents have full access to your cell phones and apps at all times? Give a detailed explanation of your opinion.


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #9: Definitions Quiz (1-10)

Bell Ringer #37: 1/15/19 Tuesday

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Do you think cyber-bulling is more damaging, as damaging, or less damaging than in-person bullying? Why?


Bell Ringer #38: 1/17/19 Thursday

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Do you feel comfortable giving out personal information online? Why or why not? Is there a limit to what you’ll share?


Task 3: Everfi online course in computer lab in the third floor.


Task 1: Write one paragraph: What Would You Teach the World in an Online Video?


Task 3: Vocabulary: Copy Definitions Set 10 (1-10)

Task 4: Everfi online course in computer lab in the third floor.


Task 1: Write one paragraph: What are some negatives and positives about social media apps/ sites? What are some negatives and positives about Youtube?



Task 4: Everfi online course


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Do You Worry Colleges or Employers Might Read Your Social Media Posts Someday? Will Social Media Help or Hurt Your College and Career Goals? Should What You Say on Facebook Be Grounds for Getting Fired?



Task 4: Everfi online course *Today is the deadline*


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Kids these days—and their gadgets! Write a short story exploring how the next generation is plugged in all the time. Does technology cut them off from the real world, or does it allow them to connect with a larger circle of other people?


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #11: Copy Definitions (1-10)

Task 4: Everfi online course *Today is the deadline*


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Flying cars will probably be a part of your future. What types of laws do you think we will need for this new invention? What will the speed limit be for flying cars? How will take offs and landings be handled? Will we need to drive to an airstrip to start our journeys or will the car be able to lift off right from our driveways?

Task 2: Draw an image of a flying car.

Task 3: Vocabulary Set #11: Write a sentence for each word (1-10)


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Is human cloning a good or bad idea? Should we ban human cloning? How does cloning change the value of human life? What is the best way to use the technologies of genetic engineering to help humans?



Task 4: Computer Lab: Career Research Electrical Engineer due today


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Have You Ever Posted, Emailed or Texted Something You Wish You Could Take Back? Are Parents Violating Their Children’s Privacy When They Share Photos and Videos of Them Online? Would You Mind if Your Parents Blogged About You?


Task 3: Computer Lab: Career Research Mechanical Engineer


Task 1: Write one paragraph: How would life be different today if electricity was never discovered?


Task 3: Copy Definitions Set #12

Task 4: Circuit Design PowerPoint Presentation


Task 1: Write one paragraph: In your opinion what is more important, the discovery of electricity or the discovery of fire?


Task 3: FSA Infrastructure Trial in Building 1 Lab 233

Task 4: Circuit Design Group Project in Building 3 Lab 2


Task 1: Write one paragraph: What items would you place in a time capsule for future generations? Why did you pick these items?

Task 2: Draw a schematic for a series circuit

Task 3: Computer Lab to work on classwork.


Task 1: Write one paragraph: How can technology be used to help clean up the environment?


Task 3: Vocabulary: Set 12: Definitions Quiz (1-10)


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Think of the ideal job for you when you grow up. Now think of reasons why this would be a good job for you. Write a paragraph to explain why this is your ideal job.


Task 3: Classwork in Lab 209


Task 1: Write one paragraph: What is the best way for educators to incorporate social media in their classrooms?


Task 3: Classwork in Lab 209


Task 1: Write one paragraph: What technology do you think will come in the next 20 years?


Task 3: Review “Transistors” PowerPoint

Task 4: Classwork in Lab 305:

A. Activity 2.6 TransistorsB. Snap Circuits Assignment #3

Bell Ringer #52:

Task 1: Write one paragraph: What would it be like to have a robot that could take care of your chores and schoolwork?


Task 3: Classwork in Lab 305: You are responsible for completing the following assignments:

A. Activity 2.6 TransistorsB. Snap Circuits Assignment #2C. Snap Circuits Assignment #3

Bell Ringer #53:

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Talk about a time in your life where technology most helped you. It can be medically-related, socially-related, really any time that technology affected you in a positive way.


Task 3: Classwork in Building 1: Lab 232

A. Snap Circuits Assignment #3B. Snap Circuits Assignment #4

Bell Ringer #54:

Task 1: Write one paragraph: U.S. residents have some of the highest levels of stress of any nation in the world. Is technology increasing the amount of stress in our everyday lives or lessening it? In what ways does technology affect stress levels?


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #13 copy definitions



Task 1: Persuasive Paragraph: Do Violent Games Cause Behavior Problems?


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #13 copy definitions 6-10


Bell Ringer #56 4/01/19

Task 1: Persuasive Paragraph: What is your favorite website and why? Talk about how much time you spend on it per week and the ways in which it fulfills you. What would happen if it was taken away from you?


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #13: Write one sentence for each word


A. Snap Circuits Assignment #4 *First grades of fourth nine weeks*B. Activity 2.6 Transistors *First grades of fourth nine weeks*

Bell Ringer #57 4/05/19

Task 1: Persuasive Paragraph: Most inventions have pros and cons to them. Pick an invention that you believe has the most negative impact on our world. Why did you choose that invention? What do you think is wrong with it?


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #13: Definitions Quiz 1-10


A. Snap Circuits Assignment #5 *Due Today 4-5-19*

Writing Assignment #58 4/09/19

Task 1: Persuasive Paragraph: How will kids of the future go to school—in classrooms or online? What are the benefits of each option?


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #14: Copy Definitions 1-10



Task 1: Persuasive Paragraph: What is your favorite technology based company? Why do you like their products and services? Some examples of technology companies are Amazon, Apple, Google, Netflix, Samsung, Sony, IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Facebook,


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #14: Sentences 1-10



Task 1: Persuasive Paragraph: Give examples of how Disney uses technology in their parks, movies, shows, cruises ships, etc to entertain guests.


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #14: Definitions Quiz 1-10

Task 4: Classwork in Building 1: Lab 230: Computer Parts Shopper Project


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Write about the various technological products that Apple corporation sells to its customers.


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #14: Definitions Quiz 1-10 *Wednesday 4/24/19*

Task 4: Classwork in Building 1: Lab 230: Computer Parts Shopper Project due Today 4-22-19


Task 1: Write one paragraph: Write about the various technological products that Amazon corporation sells and offers to its customers.


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #14: Definitions Quiz 1-10 *Wednesday 4/24/19*

Task 4: Classwork in Building 1: Lab 233: CodeCombat: “Introduction to Computer Science”

Writing Assignment #63 Friday, 4/26/19

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Write about the various technological products that Google corporation sells and offers to its customers.


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #15: Copy Definitions 1-10

Task 4: Classwork in Building 2: Lab 209: CodeCombat: “Introduction to Computer Science”. All lessons must be completed for this course.

Writing Assignment #64 Monday, 5/06/19

Task 1: Write one paragraph: Write about the various technological products that Sony corporation sells and offers to its customers.


Task 3: Vocabulary Set #15: Sentences 1-10

Writing Assignment #65 Friday, 5/10/19

Task 1: List 10 features that a house from the future will have that a house today does not.


Writing Assignment #66 Monday, 5/20/19

Task 1: What are some forms of technology that a middle school teacher can incorporate into her classroom?


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