8th Grade Basic Principles Scripts
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Sir Isaac Newton: A Reader's Theater Script(Play/Biography/Scientist
Use this play to introduce students to the life of English Scientist, Sir Isaac Newton. Great, too, for a review activity if you are doing a unit of study on gravity, motion or prisms. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Sir Isaac Newton is a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. Newton shares information about his life and contributions he made in science with her studio audience who ask questions which he answers. I always include questions about a "guest's" childhood and
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Reading
Also included in: Math and Science Stem Bundle of Activities
The Navajo Code Talkers
The story of the Navajo Code Talkers is one of the most remarkable chapters in military history. It is the only instance in modern warfare where a spoken code was never once broken by the enemy. While other nations relied on complex machines and mathematical algorithms, the U.S. Marines relied on the living language of a sovereign people. The Strategic Crisis: The Pattern ProblemBy 1942, the Japanese military had become experts at breaking American codes. They were highly skilled at "cryptanaly
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Close Reading, Environment
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.5
Also included in: The War of the Wits Bundle
Periodic Table - Dynamic Atomic Structures The Interactive Chemistry Webpage
Periodic Table: The Interactive Chemistry Sandbox is a visually stunning, fully interactive digital periodic table designed to bring chemistry out of the textbook and into the 21st century. Traditionally, the periodic table is a static, overwhelming poster on a classroom wall. This tool transforms it into a sleek, gamified exploratory terminal. Built with a high-end "Dark Neon Glassmorphism" aesthetic, it invites students to click, explore, and visualize the microscopic building blocks of the u
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS3-3
Spin Into Science: Spider Life Cycle & Engineering Challenge STEM Unit
Spin Into Science: Spider Life Cycle & Engineering Challenge (34 pages, Grades 3–8)Bring spiders to life in your classroom with this hands-on STEM and life science resource! Students will explore the fascinating stages of a spider’s life cycle—from egg sac to spiderling to adult—while applying the engineering design process to tackle a real-world spider-inspired challenge. This cross-curricular unit blends science, engineering, and creative problem-solving, making it perfect for NGSS-aligned
3rd - 8th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
Also included in: Spin, Sprout, and Grow: Fall Science Investigations (Life Cycle Bundle)
Energy Resources News Report Project
This PBA is perfect for getting your students to think critically, make a stance & create a news broadcast explaining their findings. Students will work together to make a news broadcast to either promote or discourage the use of one particular energy resource. A rubric is included. If you have any concerns or suggestions to better this resource, please feel free to email me at sciencesquad25@gmail.com - I'm always looking for ways to better my materials :)
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Electricity Valentine's Day Bundle: Paper Circuit STEM, Readers Theater, & Vocab
All you need to teach about electricity this Valentine's Day! This product is aligned to 5th grade Georgia standards.
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Time Zones - A Geography Play
“Time Zones” is a short geography play introducing international time zones, along with concepts of longitude, latitude, Greenwich Mean Time, International Date Line and absolute location. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Drama, Geography
Christian Skits: Skit 3: Dr. Rubenstein Considers Payback
Christian Skits for Use with Actors and/or Puppets
Skit 3: Dr. Rubenstein Considers Payback
PREVIEW
In a series of ten lessons, Christian Skits address science from the standpoint of Christian values. Why was Joseph’s coat of many colors such a big deal? How were the colors added? Did it take a long time to make it? Is that why Joseph’s brothers were so jealous? Why didn’t Joseph look for a way to pay them back for what they did to him?
Dr. Rubenstein, or “Dr. R.” as he is known to young Joey
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Drama, Religion
The Energy Family - A Readers Theater about types of energy
This is a very funny readers theater script about the different types of energy. Students will learn alongside the "Energy Family." Roles:Mr. Energy Sally “Sound” Energy Mrs. Energy Larry “Light” Energy Heather “Heat” Energy Eddie “Electrical” Energy Cal “Chemical” Energy Mara “Mechanical” Energy
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
5-LS2-1
, MS-PS3-1
Christian Skits/ Actors or Puppets #6: Dr. R. Enjoys a Riddle
Christian Skits for Use with Actors and/or Puppets
Skit 6: Dr. Rubenstein Enjoys a Riddle
PREVIEW
In a series of ten lessons, Christian Skits address science from the standpoint of Christian values. Scientists today chuckle over riddles that are based on facts such as the states of matter, but they weren’t the first riddle makers. Samson stumped the Philistines years ago with his riddle about the lion and honey.
Dr. Rub
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Religion
Photosynthesis; A Dramatic Reading
A short play that can be read out, acted, modified by pupils to encourage the learning and understanding of photosynthesis. This is aimed at KS3, but works equally well with KS4, especially if you encourage the pupils to improve the content to cover what they are expected to know (with key terminology such as limiting factors, nutrients etc).
This play has been showcased at educational conferences, widely shared amongst teachers, and was published as part of the Guardian newspapers' Summer Crea
7th - 10th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Edward Jenner and the Gossip of Milkmaids (A Science Play)
EDWARD JENNER (1749-1823) was an English country physician who established the initial concepts of preventive medicine by using vaccination to ward off disease. This short play dramatizes the breakthrough moments in his search for a weapon to fight the
terrible scourge of smallpox. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Drama, General Science
Magnets Are Magical - A Science Play
“Magnets Are Magical!” is a short physical science play introducing the basic theory of magnets and related terms such as magnetic force, micromagnets, poles, lodestone and repulsion/attraction. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Drama, Earth Sciences
Qualitative and Quantitative Inquiry Lab
In this lab, students will take qualitative and quantitative observations about their "baby" lime. But they need to take thorough observations, because they will use their observations to pick out their "baby" from all the other limes at "daycare". Lab comes with teacher instructions/script and half-page lab sheets for students.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Science
FREEBIE Sentence Stems for Student Discourse
Adapted from many many sources and Tweets by Dr. Emma Mitchell (@ emmaphysics on Twitter). Laminate and tape these onto Ss’ tables for them to refer to during class discussions! These sentence stems will help to shape the conversation so every Ss voice is heard as they fill-in-the-blanks. Examples of What to ask when you’re trying to …confirm, agree, and review:Another thing I noticed is ___What you said matches our experiment because __clarify and seek understanding:Can you give an example? Wha
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.3
, CCRA.SL.4
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