Powering the World – Bell Ringer
Summary
Three bell ringers to choose from that get students thinking about energy access, priorities, and the future before a lesson begins. Each slide pairs a short written prompt with a photo to spark discussion or a quick written response. Works across middle and high school energy units and needs no prep beyond displaying the slides.
Imagine that you only get enough electricity for three things each day. What would you choose, and why?
It’s the year 2050. Write a newspaper headline about how the world gets its energy.
Would you rather live without electricity or powered vehicles for a week? Explain why.
