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Pulleys and Gears Podcast Project
Podcast project to help students learn more about gears and pulleys. Can be used as review before a quiz as well.
3rd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, 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
Photosynthesis Readers Theatre Script
The script on the Science topic PHOTOSYNTHESIS has a large number of solo speakers and many parts for ALL so that teachers can use it with a whole class. The script uses an info-mercial context—appealing to plants to use photosynthesis if they are feeling sluggish and dehydrated and hungry.
Reading and rehearsing the script familiarizes students with the process and elements of Photosynthesis while also increasing reading fluency and engaging students in a dramatic approach to learning facts. T
4th - 6th
Drama, Science
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
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
Electricity Readers Theatre Script
This script on ELECTRICITY involves students in reading and reviewing information about this natural form of energy. 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 electrical energy while also increa
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Science
Vertebrates Readers Theatre Script
This brief (2 pages long) script on VERTEBRATES has 26 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.) Using a TV show context—“Backbone Experiences”—this script provides an overview of information about mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds.
Reading and rehearsing the script familiarizes students with some basic facts while also increasing reading flue
2nd - 4th
Drama, General Science, Science
Magnets Readers Theatre Script
This script on MAGNETS involves students in reading and reviewing fun facts and information about the world of magnetism. 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 what a magnet is, how magnetic
3rd - 5th
Performing Arts, Physical Science, Science
Matter Readers Theatre Script
This script on MATTER involves students in reading and reviewing fun facts and information about what it is that makes up everything in the universe. 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
3rd - 5th
Performing Arts, Physical Science, Science
Simple Machines Readers Theatre Script
This brief (2 pages long) script on Simple Machines has 20 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.) Using an infomercial context, this script provides a brief overview of information about these 6 types of simple machines: Inclined plane, Wedge, Screw, Lever, Wheel and Axle, and Pulley.
Reading and rehearsing the script familiarizes students with some bas
2nd - 4th
Drama, General Science, Science
Food Chain Readers Theatre Script
This brief (2 pages long) Science script on the FOOD CHAIN 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 “Food Chain Fairy Tales” context. The “fairy tale” tells a simple story of producers, consumers, scavengers, and decomposers in the Earth’s flow of energy
Reading and rehearsing the script famil
2nd - 4th
Drama, Reading, Science
Energy Readers Theatre Script
This script on Energy involves students in reading and reviewing information about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. The script incorporates humor and contemporary language and references. It appears in my book DRAMATIZING THE CONTENT WITH CURRICULUM-BASED READERS THEATRE, originally published by The International Reading Association. When the book went out of print, all rights were reverted to me, so I decided to offer this script on Teachers Pay Teachers.
The script is written for se
4th - 6th
Environment, Science
The Rock Cycle Readers Theatre Script
This script on THE ROCK CYCLE involves students in reading and reviewing fun facts and information about the three main types of rocks – igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic; and how each type of rock can be changed into each of the other types of rock - what geologists call the Rock Cycle. 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
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Performing Arts, Science
Rocks and Minerals Reader's Theater Science Class Play Fluency Practice Erosion
Looking for a way to save time by incorporating reading and science? How about adding fluency practice for the whole class? This "I Wanna Be a Rock Star" Play is all about rocks and minerals. It is an original science script I wrote for my class as an end of the year performance for parents and students, but it may also be used as a great activity to reinforce a rocks and minerals science unit. The play is filled with lots of scientific information about rocks and minerals, including sedimentar
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
Reader's Theater Science Bundle Rocks & Minerals, Solar System, & Weather Play
Looking for a way to incorporate reading and science? How about adding fluency practice for the whole class? This Reader's Theater Science Bundle includes three original plays: I Wanna Be a Rock Star (Rocks and Minerals), Weather, and the Solar System. Each script has enough parts (30) for the whole class and is great to use as part of a science unit, for fluency practice, or to add variety to your reading program. The best part about these plays is that besides being full of scientific informa
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Reader's Theater Science Play NGSS Aligned
Want to save time and incorporate reading and science to review weathering, erosion, and deposition concepts? This Dude, Where's My Rock? reader's theater is an original science play I wrote for my class as an end of the year performance for parents and students. It can also be used to introduce or reinforce science information, to add variety to the reading block, or to help students practice reading fluency with repeated readings. This science play is filled with solid scientific information
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
Force and Motion Reader's Theater | Physics Science Play | Fluency Practice
Looking for a way to incorporate reading and science to review physics concepts? This Force and Motion at the Amusement Park reader's theater is an original science play I wrote for my class as an end of the year performance for parents and students, but it may also be used to reinforce science information, to add variety to the reading block, or to help students practice reading fluency with repeated readings. This reader's theater is filled with good scientific information about force and moti
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
Spanish Reader's Theater Script: Life Cycles, Insects & Plants, Photosynthesis
Integración de lectura y ciencias: "La mariquita y la rosita" Ciclo de vida, fotosíntesis, metamorfosis) Teatro de lectura para niños Guiones integrados This Reader’s Theater Package is a great resource to use in your classroom in many ways: partner’s activities, centers, or teacher table. Reader’s Theater is one of the best tools in the classroom to have students gain fluency, accuracy and comprehension in reading. It also reinforces listening skills, and teamwork. This package will include a
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Science, Spanish
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.3.4
, RF.4.4
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Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle
Merging Science and Reading with this fun Reader's Theater passage. This story can be used to recreate the frog's life cycle from egg to adult while also entertaining the audience with a Sneaky Snake villain! This story is 6 pages long with large font for easy reading. There are 5 characters in the story- great for a small group activity!
1st - 9th
Drama, Reading, Science
Reader's Theater Weather Class Play - Weather Science Activity Fluency Practice
Save time by incorporating reading and science! This Weather Play is an original science script I wrote for my class as an end of the year performance for parents and students, but it may also be used as part of a weather unit in science. Not only does it contain excellent scientific information about the water cycle, and weather phenomena like rain, snow, hail, thunder, lightning, and cloud types, but it's also funny and is one your students will love! Specifically, it includes:15 page Origina
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
Reader's Theater for Oral Reading Fluency Practice 6 Science Themed Class Plays
Looking for a way to save time by incorporating reading and science? Want to give your students meaningful and fun fluency practice? This Reader's Theater Science Bundle can help you accomplish all those goals! It includes six original plays: I Wanna Be a Rock Star (Rocks and Minerals), Weather, the Solar System, Adaptations Around the World, Dude, Where's My Rock (weathering, erosion, and deposition), and Force and Motion at the Amusement Park (introductory physics). Each script has enough part
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
Teach Culinary Nutrition Education at Your School (5-Class Sample Pack)
Introduce your students to the joys of cooking with fresh vegetables, and teach them about the importance of healthy eating in a fun and interactive way. With our Teach VegeCooking program, your students will learn valuable skills that will last a lifetime, all while having a great time in the kitchen. Order your five-class sample pack today and start transforming the way your students think about food! These classes can be run over a five week period, or for a week-long, five-day summer camp.
1st - 6th
Health, Science
Water Environments Expo Readers Theatre
As you study the different water environments, especially oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, and estuaries, this readers theatre will be a way for students to learn and review the characteristics of each in a new way. Students will be able to take on the role of a shark, frog, river otter, or crab and read the script over and over to practice fluency and expression while learning science standards.
2nd - 5th
Environment, Reading, Science
Reader's Theater Solar System Science Class Play Fluency Practice Solar System
Looking for a way to fit more into the school day? Save time by incorporating reading and science. This Solar System science play is an original script I wrote for my class as an end of the year performance for parents and students, but it may also be used as a high-interest space introduction or review! It's filled with lots of scientific information about the sun, moons, planets, and other space objects, but even better, it's full of humor and fun! Your 3rd - 6th grade students will LOVE this
3rd - 6th
Drama, Reading, Science
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