Earth Day School Audit Bell Ringer
A five-minute April brainstorm: list every way our school wastes energy, water, or materials — then circle the one we could fix this week.
- Best time
- April
- Format
- Timed warm-ups students start the moment class begins
- Cost
- Free — no student accounts
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Earth Day School Audit Bell Ringer
A five-minute April brainstorm: list every way our school wastes energy, water, or materials — then circle the one we could fix this week.
What's inside this bell ringer
Rapid brainstorm: list EVERY way our school wastes energy, water, or materials that you can think of. Aim for at least 8. Then circle the ONE your class could realistically fix this week, and write one sentence on how.
Teacher tips
Actually do the circled fix. A class that fixes one real thing remembers Earth Day forever.
Combine lists on the board — the overlap tells you what students genuinely notice.
Frequently asked questions
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Is this activity free?
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