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Elementary astronomy script pdfs
Solar System Reader's Theater
This science activity is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the the Solar System, perfect for any middle grade astronomy unit! Students will learn about the Earth and moon, the other planets, as well as the sun and stars! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes and scientific phenomena. This resource also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills.The acts are as follows:Act I: Early Discoveries
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4th - 7th
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Musical Reader's Theatre: Students in Space!
Who doesn't love some fun, simple Reader's Theatre! Reader's Theatre is a great way to practice fluency and build reading confidence in students. Sprinkle in some music and you have a super simple activity that your students will eat up!
This reader’s theatre script is a fictional short story about a group of young students tasked by NASA with a mission to save the world. The world is under threat of an epidemic of “Giraffe Flu!” In order to find a cure, 7 young students must travel deep into o
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2nd - 5th
Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts(Play)
Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their contributions. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts, there are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section,a Teacher page with extensions/links and key. A great STEM biography!Additional Resources on this Topic
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Moon Landing: Man Walks on the Moon! A Reader’s Theater Script
After 76 days, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, the astronauts for the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, made history on July 20, 1969. After the Columbia reached the moon’s orbit, Armstrong and Aldrin went into a smaller module, the Eagle. They began a descent onto the surface of the moon and successfully landed on the moon where both men would become the first humans to actually walk on the moon. The date was July 21, 1969!Just think, from the first powered flight in 190
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4th - 9th
Galileo Readers' Theater
This readers' theater script was created to practice fluency, speaking, listening and to enhance comprehension of our study on Galileo. This pairs well with the Grade 3 Wit and Wisdom Outer Space Unit but can be utilized with any study of Galileo/outer space. A modern twist has been added to Galileo's part to spark more interest and connection amongst students. My class turned this into a production where they memorized lines, added props and costumes and performed it in front of the entire scho
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2nd - 8th
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The Solar System Readers Theatre Script
This script on THE SOLAR SYSTEM involves students in reading and reviewing information about the celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. 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 structure of th
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3rd - 5th
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Space Class Play
Space Class Play for Key Stage I
This class play or assembly was written for 5 – 7 year olds *(version for older children also available)
Cast of 30 - easily adapted up or down
Duration - 15 - 20 minutes
Fun 'romp' through Space - with astronauts and, most importantly, rocket men - who would have thought an astronaut could forget his own rocket?! All 8 planets covered - before Narrator returns to Earth!
*Also available off this website and www.plays-r-ussell.com : Key Stage II version of this sc
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1st - 4th
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Reader's Theater Grades 4-8
Your students will have a ball being the announcer, judges, and individual planets on the television show, Awesome Planet! This humorous reader's theater will keep kids engaged and entertained as they learn astounding and important facts about the planets. A crowd pleaser!
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4th - 8th
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The Life of Neil Armstrong Reader's Theater
This activity is a 5-act, 25-role reader's theater script for The Life of Neil Armstrong! The script is research-based, historically accurate, and is great for classes studying American history or space exploration! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. This product also helps build fluency and reading comprehension skills. The acts are as follows: Act I: Early LifeAct II: Becoming an AstronautAct III: The Spa
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4th - 7th
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Space and Mythology Themed Musical Script for Elementary Students
This is a multimedia single class performance package combining the study of Greek and Roman mythology with our solar system. This script allows students to perform for their families in a socially distanced video show! In the movie your students make the gods and goddesses of Roman mythology take the viewers on a tour of the solar system as they introduce themselves and the planets that were named after them.Make this movie with your class for a perfect culminating event for your science and so
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3rd - 5th, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Space and Greek and Roman Mythology Scripts and Activities Bundle
The Planets Class Play or Assembly
This class play or assembly covers all the planets in our solar system. It is based on the science curriculum for primary/elementary schools and is a fun way for children to learn 'astronomic' facts and become familiar with the great classical music of The Planets - Holst. (See music list below)
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1. Theme music to 2001 Space Odyssey/Star Trek/Lost in Space; or Rocket Man - Elton John.
2. Bohemian Rhapsody (Opening lines up to 'Look up to the skies and see' )- Queen
3. Ground Control to Maj
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient, Stars and History of Astronomy Class Play
Ancients and the Stars Class Play
Written by Sue Russell
Cast of around 25, Duration around 10 - 20 minutes.
This class play on the history of astronomy and star gazing has a cast dating from prehistory to the present day! Quite a challenge (as always!) for our narrator! Most at ease with 'civilized' Ancients', there are still those tricky moments with tricky characters - like overly curious astrologers!
Lots of fun rock music as always to enhance this star cast performance!
This is the second
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4th - 8th
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Stepping back into Space Past & Future Class Play
Stepping into Space - Past and Future
Cast of 25
Duration 10 - 20 minutes
This is the last in a set of four plays written about Space. It takes us on a journey through time, from our very beginnings to .. well, read on to find out!
The other three plays available off TpT and www.plays-r-ussell.com are:
• A Brief History of Space
• Ancients, Stars and the History of Astronomy
• The Planets – an alien’s journey through our solar system
Plus a script for younger children:
• Great Explorers Class Pl
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3rd - 7th
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The Earth's Dance with the Sun -- Reader's Theater
Reader's Theater is an educational tool that combines performance and learning to captivate students of all ages. With our specially curated script, "The Earth's Dance with the Sun" young minds embark on a journey through the wonders of the solar system.In this script, students will learn about Earth's orbit, the Sun's gravitational influence, Earth's tilt, and how these interactions give rise to the changing of seasons and the cycle of day and night. Benefits of "The Earth's Dance with the Sun"
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4th - 6th
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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
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4th - 9th
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Space and Mythology Themed Musical Script for Elementary Students
This multiple class performance package combines the study of Greek and Roman mythology with our solar system. In this performance the gods and goddesses of Roman mythology take the viewers on a tour of the solar system as they introduce themselves and the planets that were named after them.This show is a perfect culminating event for your science and social studies integrated unit! The difference between this multiple class script and the single class script is the addition of three additional
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3rd - 5th, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Space and Greek and Roman Mythology Scripts and Activities Bundle
Reader's Theater Script | Constellation and Stars | Beginning Readers
A great readers theater for 1st-3rd grade students that can be used any time of the year! Perfect for any units on stars, space, or constellations!
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1st - 3rd
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1000 Useful Words - Build Vocabulary and Literacy Skills
This exciting collection of 1,000 words will broaden young children's vocabulary, and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. Arranged thematically, topics include Me and My Family, Animals, How We Look and Feel, Around the World, and I know... Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Weather, and Seasons. There are also four "story style" spreads that tell a simple narrative and inspire storytelling skills: for example, All in a Day is about a young child's typical day, and If I Were a Pet looks at
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PreK - 8th
“Constellations Then Arise”: Astronomy in the Age of Copernicus
THIS SHORT science play shows how Polish astronomer Nicholaus Copernicus (1473-1543) set forth a new way of looking at the universe that would change science forever. His ideas were not welcomed by the scientific establishment of his day, however; this play dramatizes his struggle to publish his ground-breaking work against heated opposition. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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4th - 10th
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Interactive solar system theater - for classes and homeschooling
This interactive solar system theater was developed by me to teach children facts about the solar system in a fun way.It works very simply: first print and cut out the planets, glue them onto paper plates and put a stick behind. I wrote a little play in which every child is one planet. You can also print out the sheets in black and white, it still works fine. As a little bonus I've put in planets without the description as well so kids can guess which planet it is.This material is designed for f
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PreK - 6th
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The Planets - An Earth Science Play
“The Planets” is a short earth science play introducing the planets of our solar system, defining them in terms of surface temperature, atmosphere, orbital path, size and distance from the Sun. Playscript contains full set, stage, costume directions along with useful staging tips.
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3rd - 6th
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The Case Against Pluto
Pluto is on trial facing some pretty serious charges! This fun, interactive skit allows students to learn about our solar system and the definition of a planet through the eyes (and voices) of the planets themselves.
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4th - 5th
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The Space Family Vacation -- Reader's Theater
Reader's Theater is an educational tool that combines performance and learning to captivate students of all ages. With our specially curated script, "The Space Family Vacation" young minds embark on a journey through the wonders of the solar system.In this script, students will learn about the solar system including interesting facts about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Benefits of "The Space Family Vacation"Enhances reading skills, boosting fluency and
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4th - 6th
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