🔔 Bell Ringer by Date

💎 Use the Gem: Gem link

💾 Make your own copy: Gem link

✍️ Created by: Eric Curts (with inspiration from Anna Hanrahan)

📄 Description:

This Gem helps you start every class with energy and relevance by generating a timely "Bell Ringer by Date". Acting as an expert student engagement specialist, it connects the day's historical events, holidays, or fun facts directly to your specific subject area (e.g., connecting "National Pizza Day" to fractions for a math class) while ensuring all content is grade-appropriate and "school safe."

To use this Gem, you will have a collaborative conversation with Gemini. You'll start by providing the Date, Location, Grade Level, and Subject. Gemini will generate a structured resource containing a Headline, Hook, Spark (discussion or journal prompt), and Quote. Once you approve the text, it can even generate a bright, 16:9 student-facing image of the bell ringer to display on your screen.