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7th grade astronomy scripts for Microsoft OneDrive
Scripts: Space science reader's theaters (3 scripts, 13 writing prompts)
Space science package 1 includes 3 scripts and 13 writing prompts. This is part of the Earth and space science bundle.
Reader’s theater is an excellent way to teach science content while improving fluency, comprehension and giving students an opportunity to shine. While providing authentic reasons to read and reread, students can analyze characters, plots and other story elements in an interdisciplinary study of these topics.
President of the Solar System club -If the sun resigned, who woul
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4th - 8th
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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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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
Solar System PowerPoint
Solar System and Space Vocabulary PowerPoint. All about the solar system and vocabulary words needed for understanding the solar system. Vocabulary terms include astronomer, telescope, observations, constellation, solar system, orbit, revolution, spin, rotation, moon phase, full moon, new moon, waxing crescent, waning crescent, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous. Also includes descriptions of the various celestial bodies of the solar system including the sun, the terrestrial planets, the asteroid be
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4th - 7th
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MS-ESS1-1
Planets and Solar System Interactive Notebook - Digital Version
Planets / Solar System Interactive Notebook for a Digital classroom! Using Google Slides, students work directly with this fun astronomy resource online! Easy to move pieces replace cutting and gluing! No mess! No prep! Includes pages with moveable pieces so that students can match the terms (planets and objects found in the solar system) with their definitions/key ideas. Also includes blank pages for students to add their own research/ideas for each term.Includes the following terms:- All 8 p
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6th - 9th
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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
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
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is to help explain what comets, meteors, and asteroids are. In the script, 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. I write small group reader's theaters so they will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's li
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4th - 7th
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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Sun - Graphic Organizer - DIGITAL ACTIVITY
The Sun - Digital Graphic Organizer to help students with their notes and information about the sun. Includes layers of the sun, layers of the sun's atmosphere, sunspots, solar flares, solar prominences and more!Includes 3 digital slides for students to type their responses directly onto the graphic organizer!! Great for 1:1 classrooms! Use with Google Classroom, Microsoft OneDrive, and Office 365! Also includes a full answer key and PDF versions of the graphic organizers!For a more traditiona
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Revolution Bundle
Get your students excited about the Scientific Revolution with this comprehensive bundle featuring ten of the most influential figures of the era, including Galileo, Copernicus, Rene Descartes, Isaac Newton, Blaise Pascal, Johannes Kepler, Tycho Brahe, Robert Boyle, William Harvey, and Francis Bacon. This bundle includes engaging lessons, activities, and assessments that will help your students understand the contributions of each scientist and their impact on modern science. Perfect for middle
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6th - 9th
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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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Nicolaus Copernicus Skit
"Discover the Heliocentric Model with Nicolaus Copernicus in this engaging skit. Follow the journey of his discovery of the solar system and learn how challenging conventional wisdom can lead to great scientific breakthroughs. Join the discussion on the importance of questioning what we think we know and be inspired to explore the universe in new ways. Get ready for an educational and entertaining performance that brings history to life!"
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Nicolaus Copernicus Worksheet and Skit 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 Sun-Earth-Moon System Bundle
Save by purchasing this Sun-Earth-Moon Science Bundle ! It’s a great way to teach Middle and High School students about Astronomy! Can be used for virtual/ distance learning/ hybrid learning, as well as in-person! Digital! For use with Microsoft and Google platforms. Answer key provided. Use with upper elementary to middle school students!*****************************************************************************This set includes the following 3 products. To learn more about the individual pro
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5th - 8th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Nicolaus Copernicus Worksheet and Skit Bundle
This Nicolaus Copernicus bundle includes a comprehensive worksheet that covers key topics related to Copernicus' life and work, including his discoveries, and contributions to science. The worksheet is designed to be accessible to students of all levels and includes a range of engaging activities, such as matching, True or False, and multiple choice question.In addition to the worksheet, this bundle also includes a skit that brings Copernicus' story to life. The skit is perfect for classroom per
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6th - 9th
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Solar System Digital Space Lesson- Notes Slides and Activity
Get this Google Slides space digital lesson, which is printer-friendly too! Students will explore Geocentric and Heliocentric Models, Nicolas Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler and Brahe!Students can work independently, in pairs, or whole class! Students will start out with a set of warm-ups to find out what they know and will learn, followed by a set of notes where they follow along a slide-presentation to highlight with embedded links and tools. An activity is included to reinforce the material in a
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Solar System & Planets Google Slides & Printable - Space Unit Bundle
Solar System (Planets) for Science Staggered Booklets (Distance Learning)
#distancelearningWhether you are in a school that limits the amount of paper you use or if you want to add a technology component to your science class, these Digital Version of Solar System (Planets) Staggered Booklets are colorful and great to use with your science students via Google, Google Classroom or Microsoft OneDrive!! This set includes: Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Moon, Neptune, Pluto, Saturn, Sun, Uranus, and Venus. You get the same great look (actually it's even better!) as the
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5th - 7th
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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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Characteristics of Stars Digital Space Lesson- Notes Slides and Activity
★★★ FREE CANVAS TOTE BAG with purchase of Triple Year Unit Bundle! ★★★Get this Google Slides edition of my characteristics of Stars digital lesson, which is printer-friendly too! Students will focus on absolute brightness, apparent brightness, parallax, light-year and the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram. Your students can work independently, in pairs, or whole class! Students will start out with a set of warm-ups to find out what they know and will learn, followed by a set of notes where they follow
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth Science & Space Year Science Interactive Notebook Year Bundle
The Sun-Earth-Moon System Review Packet: Lunar Phases
The Sun-Earth-Moon System Review Packet: Lunar PhasesTired of trying to find review material for your students on the Sun-Earth-Moon System? You're in luck! This resource will review the moon and the 8 lunar phases using this printable and digital resource. Using fill in the blank, short answer, matching and drag and drop formats, your students have 4 different review worksheets to broaden their understanding of the lunar phases! Includes pictures! This product has been revised for use with the
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: The Sun-Earth-Moon System Bundle
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