Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Readers Theatre Script

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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

Respiratory System Lesson- PowerPoint w/ Animations & Script, Art Handout, Quiz

Created by

MyLearningAdventure

This lesson is full of information to guide learners through the features and essential roles of the respiratory system. It includes how the respiratory system works in collaboration with other human body systems, the key respiratory system components/organs and more. Explain the process of respiration by following the path of oxygen intake through inhalation and the exhalation of carbon dioxide waste. Examine common to severe health conditions of the respiratory system. Introduce two respirator

6th - 9th

Anatomy, Biology, Performing Arts

[TED ED] Who Am I? Worksheet & Vocab Practice

Created by

Moonlight English

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

Created by

Moonlight English

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

Created by

Moonlight English

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

Created by

Moonlight English

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

Created by

Moonlight English

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

Pulleys and Gears Podcast Project

Created by

Levi's Learning Station

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

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 Reproductive System - Human Development Gestational Period PowerPoint

Created by

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Electricity Readers Theatre Script

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle Lesson Plan with Reader's Theater Script

Created by

Mrs Lena

The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle Lesson Plan and Reader's Theater Script is perfect for teaching story sequence, sorting, insect anatomy, compound words, rhyming, cause and effect, phonemic awareness, and reading fluency.Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom) This resource includes: Pre, during and post reading activities Learning ObjectivesReading comprehension activitiesSequencing ActivitySorting Activity Insect Body parts activity ColoringCompound words activityRhyming ac

K - 2nd

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Science

CCSS

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

+15

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

Created by

Collins Classroom Collective

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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

Created by

Rosalind Flynn

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