Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

This products are for advanced learners. The sources are made based on TED ed. Worksheet includes these: 1. Introduction (summary) 2. 3-5 comprehension questions 3. 2-3 open questions 4. 1-3 discussion questions 5. video script 6. answers for comprehension questions. Vocab Practice includes these: 1. 15 Word Completion Quizzes 2. 10 Choice Questions 3. Answers When you use TED ed contents and use these materials together, your students will understand the contents of TED ed more easily. Tha

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

General Science, Informational Text

CCSS

RI.8.3

, RI.8.6

, RI.8.9

+4

Also included in: [TED ed] 10 themes bundle

[TED ED] The Paradox of Value Worksheet & Vocab Practice

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This products are for advanced learners. The sources are made based on TED ed. Worksheet includes these: 1. Introduction (summary) 2. 3-5 comprehension questions 3. 2-3 open questions 4. 1-3 discussion questions 5. video script 6. answers for comprehension questions. Vocab Practice includes these: 1. 15 Word Completion Quizzes 2. 10 Choice Questions 3. Answers When you use TED ed contents and use these materials together, your students will understand the contents of TE

8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Other (Science)

CCSS

CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.3

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: [TED ed] 10 themes bundle

[TED ED] 5 tips to improve your critical thinking Worksheet & Vocab Practice

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This products are for advanced learners. The sources are made based on TED ed. Worksheet includes these: 1. Introduction (summary) 2. 3-5 comprehension questions 3. 2-3 open questions 4. 1-3 discussion questions 5. video script 6. answers for comprehension questions. Vocab Practice includes these: 1. 15 Word Completion Quizzes 2. 10 Choice Questions 3. Answers When you use TED ed contents and use these materials together, your students will understand the contents of TE

8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Other (Science)

CCSS

CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.3

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: [TED ed] 10 themes bundle

[TED ED] The Power of Creative Constraints Worksheet & Vocab Practice

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This products are for advanced learners. The sources are made based on TED ed. Worksheet includes these: 1. Introduction (summary) 2. 3-5 comprehension questions 3. 2-3 open questions 4. 1-3 discussion questions 5. video script 6. answers for comprehension questions. Vocab Practice includes these: 1. 15 Word Completion Quizzes 2. 10 Choice Questions 3. Answers When you use TED ed contents and use these materials together, your students will understand the contents of TE

8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Other (Science)

CCSS

CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.3

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: [TED ed] 10 themes bundle

[TED ED] What If There Were 1 Trillion More Trees? Worksheet & Vocab Practice

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This products are for advanced learners. The sources are made based on TED ed. Worksheet includes these: 1. Introduction (summary) 2. 3-5 comprehension questions 3. 2-3 open questions 4. 1-3 discussion questions 5. video script 6. answers for comprehension questions. Vocab Practice includes these: 1. 15 Word Completion Quizzes 2. 10 Choice Questions 3. Answers When you use TED ed contents and use these materials together, your students will understand the contents of TE

8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Science

CCSS

CCRA.L.2

, CCRA.L.3

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: [TED ed] 10 themes bundle

Brief History of Space Class Play

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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 Reproductive System - Human Development Gestational Period PowerPoint

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MyLearningAdventure

The primary role of the human reproductive differs from other human body systems (survival of the human species vs. homeostasis). This presentation focuses on human development, taking the learner through many of the amazing features of the gestational period. Topics include: Brief overview of the reproductive system parts Genetics Fertilization and Implanting Amniotic Fluid Placenta & Umbilical Cord Fetal Development at various weeks Keep your students tracking with useful analogies, fun fact

6th - 9th

Anatomy, Biology, Science

Also included in: Anatomy Presentations, Quizzes & Activities- Explore 11 Human Body Systems

Photosynthesis Readers Theatre Script

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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

Created by

Susan Russell

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

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Collins Classroom Collective

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

Created by

Susan Russell

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

Cell Skits & Plays – Plant vs. Animal Cell Activity | Middle School Science

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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

Energy Readers Theatre Script

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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 Six Kingdoms of Life Readers Theatre Script

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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

Rocks and Minerals Reader's Theater Science Class Play Fluency Practice Erosion

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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

Also included in: Reader's Theater Science Bundle Rocks & Minerals, Solar System, & Weather Play

Reader's Theater Science Bundle Rocks & Minerals, Solar System, & Weather Play

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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

Readers Theater scripts: African American scientists & inventors

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

Nine African-American scientists/inventors (Benjamin Banneker, Mae Jemison, Patricia Bath, George Washington Carver, Dr. Mary Chinn, Lewis Latimer, Yvonne Cagle and Elijah McCoy, Patricia Bath) are featured in this collection of reader's theaters. They may be used in language arts, science or history class, adapted for a school wide program or even memorized and done, royalty free, as a stage play or video. Each interview is self-contained so students can be divided into groups to read and rehe

5th - 8th

Science, U.S. History

CCSS

RI.4.4

, RI.4.5

, RI.5.9

+3

Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Reader's Theater Science Play NGSS Aligned

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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

Also included in: Reader's Theater Science Bundle 2 | Adaptations, Physics, Weathering & Erosion

Game: The Will Murder Mystery activity/script & lesson plans

Created by

Kathleen Applebee

THE WILL MURDER MYSTERY ACTIVITY When rich old Mrs. Wetherington dies the family and staff are shocked, not at her death (after all she was old and many people wanted her dead) but at her will. The bulk of the estate would go to the person who fingered her murderer. Skeletons in closets, blackmail and underhanded dealings all abound at the family estate as everyone points fingers and declares their innocence. Mystery activities are an engaging alternative to hum drum get togethers, typical dra

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, Forensics

Force and Motion Reader's Theater | Physics Science Play | Fluency Practice

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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

Also included in: Reader's Theater Science Bundle 2 | Adaptations, Physics, Weathering & Erosion

Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle

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That Good Teacher

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

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