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8th grade science scripts for Microsoft Word
Weathering Man & Erosion Boy - Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This is a Reader's Theater for 3 students. It follows the curriculum for science in 5th grade but it is also a good topic opener for any other grade that is going to be studying weathering or erosion. In this script Weathering and Erosion are compared to superheroes. This Reader's Theater is designed to tie in Language Arts and Science. My goal was to tie in some science with language arts. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something tha
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Chemical Reactions Readers Theater
This readers theater based on the book by Agnieszka Biskup explains chemical reactions as part of a physical science unit. Information covered include molecules, atoms, elements, and physical vs. chemical changes. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editin
Scientific Method Readers Theater
This readers theater, based on the book by Donald Lemke, dramatizes and explains the scientific method. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as a fi
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4th - 8th
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Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back?
This reader's theater is for a small group of 4. In it, Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this reader’s theater is over, students write a response stating their opinion and using evidence. I wrote this one because my students enjoyed debating it became a good way to get interest built up for an argumentative paper. I use all of my Reader's Theate
Reader's Theater for Small Groups -- The Tomato Tornado
This is small group reader's theater is for three students. for small groups.The object is to improve fluency while teaching tornado safety! Mabel thinks that she and the others are supposed to be talking to the class about tomatoes but they are supposed to be doing TORNADOES. Matt and Nancy correct her and help lead the discussion. It teaches tornado safety as well as spreading some humor about the situation. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way
Writing Super Magnet Man & His Electric Girl - Reader's Theater
This reader's theater was written for 4 students. It reviews how magnets are attracted to each other and electricity's open and closed circuits. The story centers around a girl, who is trying to make science a love story.Naturally, the boys are disgusted by the idea! It is a great way to tie science into language arts. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Where Does Our Energy Come From? - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to introduce or reinforce a lesson about energy. In the script, Bob slept through science class and wasn’t paying attention when they were talking about where energy came from. He thought he knew it all and that electricity was just lightning. Thankfully Mary, Lewis, and Nicole ask him to prove it. They find out what he doesn’t kn
I Think My TV is Alive! - What Makes Things Living or Nonliving?
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to help students review living and nonliving things. In the script - Chris wasn’t paying close attention in class and thinks his TV is alive because it talks and eats electricity. His friends paid attention though and are able to share the list of characteristics that living things must have in order to be alive. They practice rem
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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What Color Were The Dinosaurs - All About Fossils - Spanish Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to introduce or reinforce a lesson about fossils, dinosaurs, and theories. In Spanish this script is called '¿De qué color eran los dinosaurios?'In the script, Juan and George are arguing about what color dinosaurs were. Sage and Rita try to help by telling them about fossils. Juan and George didn’t know what they were until they
The Erosion Explosion - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a reader's theater for three students. It is about erosion. One of the student's didn't listen to their teacher and thinks they are going to study an explosion. We used it in our intervention group to introduce a science topic that we were studying --- erosion. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one does have a colored picture on th
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4th - 8th
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Weathering Man and Erosion Boy / El Hombre Desgaste y El Chico Erosión
This is a Reader's Theater for 3 students. It follows the curriculum for science in 5th grade but it is also a good topic opener for any other grade that is going to be studying weathering or erosion. In this script Weathering and Erosion are compared to superheroes. This Reader's Theater is designed to tie in Language Arts and Science. My goal was to tie in some science with language arts. / El Hombre Desgaste y El Chico Erosión están jugando un juego de superhéroes, pero la chica no cree qu
Rocks Rock! - A Closer Look at the Rock Cycle Using Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to either introduce or reinforce a lesson on the rock cycle. In the script - The class is supposed to go on a field trip today. Their teacher told them it was going to be to a rock show. Daniel thought rock show meant rock concert as in guitars and rock stars. He is VERY disappointed to hear it is to look at rocks and minerals. Hi
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4th - 8th
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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” EnergyMrs. Energy Larry “Light” EnergyHeather “Heat” EnergyEddie “Electrical” EnergyCal “Chemical” Energy Mara “Mechanical” Energy
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, MS-PS3-1
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Interaction
This explanation describes how students can SEE the interaction between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Students will need to have learned about the two processes to understand the script. This explanation is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. The format is enhanced once downloaded from what is shown in the thumbnails.
Drinking Recycled Water - a.k.a. The Water Cycle! Spanish Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This is the Spanish Version and, in Spanish, it is called 'Beber agua reciclada – También conocido como ¡El ciclo del agua!'This ties science into reading as well as Spanish and is a great way to do three things at the same time. This script was intended to introduce or remind students of the water cycle. In the script - It is a hot day and Kenyon is drinking his water bottle when two classmates remind him just how old the water on the pl
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Spanish Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. In Spanish the title would be 'Cometas, Asteroides y Meteoros.' It is to help explain what comets, meteors, and asteroids are. In the script, a boy named Brian is supposed to have written a report about Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids but he hasn’t been working on it. He thinks that all of them are space rocks. His friends help him out and explain the differences between them. /Se supone que Brian debió haber escrito un informe so
The Headless Chicken - A True Story Reader's Theater
This script was written for 3 students and for Halloween - although it could be used anytime to entertain. It is based on the true story of a chicken that survived having it's head cut off. In the 40’s there was a chicken who really did have its head cut off by a farmer and yet it survived. This is that story. In the script, a student is trying to come up with a story to share with the class that is spooky. One of the students suggests that they tell the story of a chicken who survived 18 months
Respiratory System Lesson- PowerPoint w/ Animations & Script, Art Handout, Quiz
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 respiratory p
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6th - 9th
SKIT SCRIPT with songs / COVID 19 / JUMANJI-themed
This is an award-winning Skit Script for High School Students!The students' skit performance with this script won a Gold medal award during a competition. It has a theme about the Covid-19 pandemic and amazing songs, and based on the movie, Jumanji. It also talks about how to lessen the plastic pollution due to Covid-19 and how to take care of the Earth. With this script and a great portrayal of students, you will surely win any contest. It is worth buying!Title: Jumanji: Stronger TogetherWritte
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Small Group Reader's Theater for Science Packet #1
This group of scripts was written to support science standards and learning. They are for groups of 3 to 4 students. Science subjects covered are the rock cycle, magnetism, electricity, volcanoes, inherited traits, planets, comets/asteroids/and meteors, and rotation versus revolution. There are eight scripts. They usually sell for $2 but, in this packet, I am charging $10 instead of $16. Each reader's theater is sold singly but you can get all eight in this packet. This means you get three free
Natural Selection Skit/Script
Students love performing this skit! It is a great way to review the steps of natural selection. Students take on the roles of tarantulas, wasps, diseases, or crawling insects in this skit. Along the way, they perform examples of overproduction, inherited variation, struggle to survive, and successful reproduction. The skit can accomodate 16+ student roles. Have students do this as a quick review in class or have them rehearse, dress the part, and record their production...either way, this
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7th - 9th
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Green Christmas ABC's Christmas Concert
Looking for an easy Christmas concert that shares an important message? Look no further! This concert is filled with information about how households can be more environmentally friendly this Christmas, presented in an easy to follow ABC format. Included is a full script with "green" suggestion from A to Z, and several parody Christmas carols that share an environmental message, with suggestions for how to develop your own.
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K - 8th
External and Internal Stimuli Skits
Creative activity for students to explain their understanding of response to stimuli.
External stimuli, internal stimuli, and fight or flight.
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4th - 12th
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Meet Our Oldest Living Superheroes - Water and Sun! (All About the Water Cycle)
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. This ties science into reading and is a great way to do two things at the same time. This script was intended to introduce or remind students of the water cycle and some of its vocabulary.In the script - When Ivette is asked who her favorite superhero is, she says it is water. No one else agrees with her until she explains everything that water and the sun can do.At the end of the script, students are asked to draw and label the water cyc
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