Bell-Ringers - Throwback Thursday Reflection on the Past Slides and Activity
Bell-Ringers - Throwback Thursday Reflection on The Past Slides and Activity: Engage your students every Thursday with these 40 Throwback Thursday bell-ringers, where each slide introduces and explains a pop culture element, product, style, belief, custom, technology, or fad from the past, complete with a related YouTube video link. Also included are personal reflection assignments where students can share their thoughts or interview an older family member to discuss their memories of the featured topic. Whether discussing pet rocks, Tamagotchis, The Brady Bunch, Walkmans, rotary phones, or instant cameras, this activity is sure to spark curiosity and lively discussion among your students.
Included in This Throwback Thursday Bell-Ringer Activity
➡️ 40-Slide PowerPoint Presentation: Use this comprehensive Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation to share 40 unique Throwback Thursday bell-ringers, each slide introducing a different pop culture element, product, style, technology belief, custom, or fad from the past. Every slide includes engaging visuals, background information, and a link to a relevant YouTube video to provide students with a richer understanding of the topic. These slides serve as great conversation starters, encouraging students to think critically about how trends from the past compare to today’s culture.
➡️ Student Reflection Response Sheet (Two Sizes Included): Have students use this reflection sheet to articulate their thoughts and opinions about the Throwback Thursday bell-ringer. This sheet prompts students to connect personally with the topic by considering why it may have been popular at the time and how it differs from current trends. Two sizes are provided for flexibility, whether students prefer to write brief responses or more detailed reflections.
➡️ Family Member Interview Response Sheet: Also included is an assignment that prompts students to discuss the Throwback Thursday bell-ringer with an older family member. The sheet includes space for students to note the family member's experiences or memories and reflect on how these stories enhance their understanding of the topic.
What Teachers Are Saying About The Throwback Thursday Bell-Ringers:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My students are getting a kick out of all the slides and how different things were! They can't wait for "Throwback" Thursday as a Bell Ringer! I even have kids racing to class--not to miss out and be late! Thank you!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a great bell ringer package! The topics are so engaging for the kids. They love to laugh and learn about pop culture and past fads. I also enjoy them - very nostalgic!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can't wait to use this in my classroom! I absolutely love all the throwbacks and the links to YouTube! I know my kids are going to like this so much!!
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