Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

6+ results

Planets of the Solar System Reader's Theater Space & Astronomy 5th Grade Science

Created by

This science activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the the Solar System, perfect for any middle grade astronomy unit! Students will learn about the Earth and moon, the other planets, as well as the sun and stars! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes and scientific phenomena. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Early Discoveri

4th - 7th

Astronomy, Reading, Science

Brief History of Space Class Play

Created by

Susan Russell

A Brief History of Space Class Play Written by Sue Russell Cast of 25 (easily adapted up or down) Duration 15 - 20 minutes (up to 30 minutes with inclusion of music) This play includes 8 Astronauts, 8 Astronomers, 8 Scientists ... and a rather 'challenged' Narrator! It covers a brief history of Space, the final section attempting to throw a little more light on this fascinating but sometime rather bewildering subject! This is the first of a series of scripts on Space, written as a set of 4, the

4th - 9th

Astronomy, Drama, World History

The Solar System Readers Theatre Script

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

This script on THE SOLAR SYSTEM involves students in reading and reviewing information about the celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It’s part of a collection in my book CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE SCRIPTS: SCIENCE. This script is written for solo speakers with many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. Reading and rehearsing the script reinforces information and facts about the structure of th

3rd - 5th

Astronomy, Science

Ancient, Stars and History of Astronomy Class Play

Created by

Susan Russell

Ancients and the Stars Class Play Written by Sue Russell Cast of around 25, Duration around 10 - 20 minutes. This class play on the history of astronomy and star gazing has a cast dating from prehistory to the present day! Quite a challenge (as always!) for our narrator! Most at ease with 'civilized' Ancients', there are still those tricky moments with tricky characters - like overly curious astrologers! Lots of fun rock music as always to enhance this star cast performance! This is the second

4th - 8th

Astronomy, Drama, World History

Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts:Play/Script/Biography

Created by

Gail Hennessey

Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their contributions. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts, there are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section,a Teacher page with extensions/links and key. A great STEM biography! Additional Resources on this Topi

5th - 9th

Astronomy, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Math and Science Stem Bundle of Activities

The Earth's Dance with the Sun -- Reader's Theater

Created by

Lakeside Teaching

Reader's Theater is an educational tool that combines performance and learning to captivate students of all ages. With our specially curated script, "The Earth's Dance with the Sun" young minds embark on a journey through the wonders of the solar system. In this script, students will learn about Earth's orbit, the Sun's gravitational influence, Earth's tilt, and how these interactions give rise to the changing of seasons and the cycle of day and night. Benefits of "The Earth's Dance with the Su

4th - 6th

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

Showing 1-6 of 6+ results