Let me guess, you've tried other high school bell ringers and the questions were out of touch or just freakin' boring? Been there. I created these drugs and alcohol bell ringers for your health class to be different… and I mean truly thought-provoking, interesting, and relevant to our teens. I'm talking pop culture references, empathy-building questions, and the real hard-hitting ones that make them reflect on the deeper whys behind their actions and what they want their future to be like. Let's get our teens to THINK and discuss… not just answer a few basic facts on the dangers of drugs.
 
These Google Slides bell ringers include 6 weeks of editable questions that align with the NHES and focus on these important topics:
Addiction
Fentanyl
Peer Pressure
Alcohol
Vaping
Tobacco
Drug Categories
 
Included:
30 editable Google Slides
Follow-along worksheet
Answers in the notes section of the slides
 
Example Questions:
What percentage of Billboard's Top 100 songs in the past decade mentioned drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and how might this influence society?
Snoop Dogg used to be a huge advocate for Cannabis, but last year he announced he was quitting 'after much consideration.' What factors do you think made him (and others) decide to stop?
Respond to this: “You’re overreacting, these are the same pills a doctor gives I just got it without a prescription. Look the logo on the pill is even the same.”
 
NHES Standards:
Standard 1.12.1 - Understands core concepts related to the effects of drugs and alcohol on health.
Standard 2.12.4 - Analyzes how media influences perceptions of drug and alcohol use.
Standard 3.12.3 - Identifies and accesses valid health resources for addiction support and recovery.
Standard 4.12.1 - Demonstrates effective communication skills in scenarios involving peer pressure and substance refusal.