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Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Readers Theatre Script
This brief (2 pages long) Science script on the concept of whether an object is TRANSPARENT, TRANSLUCENT, or OPAQUE has 12 solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. (Note: You may add or subtract solo speakers to customize the script for the size of your group.) This script provides an overview of information using a TV Quiz Show context.
Reading and rehearsing the script familiarizes students with some basic facts while also increasing reading fluency
5th - 7th
Drama, Reading, Science
Planets of the Solar System Reader's Theater Space & Astronomy 5th Grade Science
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
Middle School Alertness
Middle School alertness includes a video link that provides an example of a person not being alert. The video also includes tips for increasing alertness in an individual's life. The script of the video is available in closed caption. There is also a graphic organizer as well as classroom discussion questions. There are four activities/assignments that focus on the character trait of alertness as well as a key for them. This activity packet is a great way to encourage and teach about being
5th - 8th
Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences
The Incredible Journey of a Water Drop! (4.10A)
Bring the water cycle to life in your classroom with “The Incredible Journey of a Water Drop!”—a TEKS 4.10A–aligned reader’s theater script designed for 4th grade learners. This lively, one‑scene play turns evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection into an easy-to-understand adventure starring characters like Water Drop, the Sun, Cloud, Wind, and Ground. Students learn by doing as they act, speak, and move through each part of the cycle, making abstract science ideas concrete a
3rd - 7th
General Science, Other (Science)
Brief History of Space Class Play
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
Our Planet Guided Reading Play Scripts
This set of 6 Guided Reading Play Scripts looks at man's impact on the environment - in the context of five different habitats: a pond, the rainforest, the poles, the desert and the ocean - and what we as the human race can do to undo the harm done.
Please note: Teaching time of 40 minutes is very approximate, depending on time spent on reading and answering quiz questions.
Play 1 Life in a Pond
Speakers
Frog Great Diving Beetle
Newt Snail
Stickleback Dragonfly
Play 2 Life in a Rainfor
3rd - 9th
Drama, Environment, Reading
Sound Readers Theatre Script
This script on SOUND involves students in reading and reviewing fun facts and information about the science of sound. 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 sound while also increasing reading
5th - 7th
Performing Arts, Physical Science, Science
Marvellous Minibeasts Assembly or Class Play
Marvellous Minibeasts AssemblyThis might be about minibeasts but let me assure you there is nothing mini about this assembly! It’s a little longer than my usual scripts – let’s just say, I found my cast members way too interesting! I will undoubtedly write some more scripts on them – either as class plays or shorter scripts (group readers) for use within the classroom. I can probably cram more information into these, with quizzes included! Marvellous Minibeasts has a cast of 30 (easily adaptable
4th - 7th
Drama, Environment, Informational Text
Renewable Energy Sources Readers Theatre Script
This script on RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES involves students in reading and reviewing information about six sources of natural energy that can be continually recycled. 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
5th - 7th
Environment, Science
Ecosystems Readers Theatre Script
This 2-page script on EC0SYSTEMS involves students in reading and exploring information about our community of living and nonliving things and their interaction with the environment. 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 reinforc
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Science
Cell Skits & Plays – Plant vs. Animal Cell Activity | Middle School Science
Bring cell biology to life with these fun and engaging classroom skits! Students act out the roles of plant and animal cells, learning about key organelles and their functions in a memorable, interactive way. This resource includes ready-to-use scripts at three different levels (easy, medium, hard), plus an extra set of creative mini-skits. Each skit highlights important structures such as the cell wall, chloroplast, vacuole, nucleus, mitochondria, and more. A Teacher Directions Page is inclu
5th - 7th
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
Invertebrates Reader’s Theater scripts and unit plan
Invertebrates Reader’s Theater scripts and unit plan Shake up the usual and study the invertebrate phyla in a different, engaging way (flipped classroom) that has students doing most of the work. Product includes 10 multiple page reader’s theater scripts and 2 one-page samples for students to use as examples for the scripts they create. Games for review and practice are included as well as 2 types of bingo games (students create the clues for both phylum and vocabulary bingo) This is a hybrid
7th - 10th
Biology, Drama, General Science
Ancient, Stars and History of Astronomy Class Play
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
The Six Kingdoms of Life Readers Theatre Script
This script on THE SIX KINGDOMS OF LIFE involves students in reading and reviewing information about the basic classification of all living things, and how every creature on earth belongs to a kingdom. 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. Students will discover w
5th - 7th
Performing Arts, Science
The Great Kapok Tree Readers Theater - Cause and Effect
I have included the lesson plan with the readers' theater, so all you have to do it print and enjoy!
I used this Readers’ Theater with my fourth graders. It was a springboard into our BIG IDEA topic of Environments, and it also led to great conversation about cause and effect.
We know that cause and effect is a HUGE concept for students to master, especially in the sciences. The Next Generation Science Standards (“NGSS”) call this a cross cutting concept. This means it, in terms of NGSS, th
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Secret Lion Mafia Style Game - Classroom Role Play Game & Fun Ecology Activity!
SECRET LION MAFIA-STYLE GAME - Classroom Role-Playing Game!Bring the African savannah to life with this wildly fun classroom mystery game! Students take on secret roles such as lions, gazelles, zebras, and meerkats. Each round, students work together to figure out who the secret lions are while practicing listening, deduction, teamwork, and communication skills. This kid-friendly spin on mafia is sure to delight your entire class! This Fun Ecology Activity Includes:Deck of animal role cardsDetai
3rd - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Trees, Bees, and Centipedes--Reader's Theater About Nature
Perfect for Earth Day or any day, especially when paired with lessons about insects, trees, or ecology. Nature Talks Back is four coordinated skits designed to give younger students insight into ecology and conservation. The main concepts are that trees communicate, that some perceived pests are considered beneficial insects, and that honeybees are super-important pollinators. Each “act” has around 10 characters, which can remain consistent throughout the play or be recast for each skit. A
3rd - 7th
Drama, Science
Digital Skills Classroom Poster • Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Gmail & Excel Quic
Help your students become confident digital learners with this Digital Skills Quick Guide Poster—perfect for middle school, high school, advisory periods, technology classes, and 1:1 laptop classrooms! This one-page printable poster gives students clear, simple directions for the MOST essential tech skills they use every day: ✔ Google Drive ✔ Google Docs ✔ Google Slides ✔ Gmail ✔ Excel No more stopping class to explain how to resize an image or where to save files—this poster puts step-by
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art History, Government, Instructional Technology
Bundle: Back to school lab safety
Make that first week back at school count. Instead of lecturing about lab safety, use these prewrites, graphic organizers, a reader’s theater script, writing prompts and edits to engage higher level thinking while presenting lab safety in novel ways to appeal to diverse learning styles and levels. Use the reader’s theater to present what can go wrong in the lab, then have students create their own next scene to add to the play. Reader’s theater is an excellent way to teach science content whil
4th - 9th
Drama, Science, Writing
Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts:Play/Script/Biography
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
Tangram Algorithms | All Inclusive, Hands On Intro to Programming Activity
Bring coding concepts to life—no computer required! ✨ With Tangram Algorithms, kids practice giving and following clear instructions (called algorithms) to recreate Tangram puzzle pictures. The catch? They can only use words—no showing allowed! This activity comes with a ready-to-use script so it can even be led by kids themselves (perfect for Girl Scouts, classrooms, or camps). It’s playful, hands-on, and sneaks in important coding skills while keeping the focus on fun. What’s included: A c
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Junior Scout Think Like a Programmer Journey Bundle | All-in-One!
Nicolaus Copernicus Skit
"Discover the Heliocentric Model with Nicolaus Copernicus in this engaging skit. Follow the journey of his discovery of the solar system and learn how challenging conventional wisdom can lead to great scientific breakthroughs. Join the discussion on the importance of questioning what we think we know and be inspired to explore the universe in new ways. Get ready for an educational and entertaining performance that brings history to life!"
6th - 9th
Astronomy, European History, World History
Also included in: Nicolaus Copernicus Worksheet and Skit Bundle
Awesome Animal World Record Breakers Class Play or Assembly
Awesome Animal World Record Breakers Class Play or Assembly
This is a very versatile script in terms of cast size, duration and actual ‘users’. The content can be adapted to any size or length of production and can be easily modified to accommodate *younger or older children.
Cast of 30
Cast size can be easily adjusted up or down by the adding on or taking off the suggested list of animals.
Duration
Around 20 minutes not including music suggestions
As with cast size, this can be altered accordin
4th - 7th
Drama, Informational Text, Other (Science)
Weather Map Project- STEM Meteorology
PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING! This is *NOT* a "no prep" activity. It requires a green screen, if used in the way photos appear, and the downloading of an app from an Iphone. In addition, there are other item like a tripod I suggest you purchase to complete this. It also requires at least two hours of time on the teacher's part to prepare your students for this activity. However, it is completely worth the time and money. This took my students about three days (one hour each day) to complete,
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
, 4-ESS2-2
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