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Free 7th grade science scripts for homeschool
"Earth Day Hen and Friends" Readers Theater–Fluency & Comprehension–Recycling
"The Earth Day Hen and Friends" (Grade K—1)an original Readers Theater by Carol Montgomery"Perfect for my Kindys!" as one teacher declared. This script makes it easy to introduce young ones to a potentially complex subject.Do you want to motivate your students to recycle, create less waste, and maybe even raise worms? Okay, skip the worms if you want. Are you looking for an Earth Day or environmental Readers Theater script that's humorous and educational?
This free Earth Day Readers Theater
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K - 1st
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Ladybug Lifecycle Readers' Theater Freebie
Looking for a way to work on fluency and expression while also meeting science standards?
Working on life cycles? Tired of worksheets? Work on science skills with a science readers’ theater!
This FREE packet includes:
*Script
*Character Cards
*Follows the lifecycle of ladybugs
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Check out my other science readers’ theaters!
Salmon Life Cycle Readers’ Theater
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2nd - 12th
FREE 1st SCENE from Readers Theater Script: Natural Resources and Conservation
Reading and Science Integration: USE AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Free First Scene from: “TRASH ME NOT”
Scripts with Content for Intermediate Readers
This Readers’ Theater is a great resource to use in your classroom in many ways: literature circles, small groups, centers, or teacher table.
TRASH ME NOT will be divided into 5 scenes. Each scene will have a reading response activity!
For example:
Scene1:
First: Read and Re Read (Fluency)
Next: Making Predictions, Answering & A
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3rd - 5th
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Photosynthesis; A Dramatic Reading
A short play that can be read out, acted, modified by pupils to encourage the learning and understanding of photosynthesis. This is aimed at KS3, but works equally well with KS4, especially if you encourage the pupils to improve the content to cover what they are expected to know (with key terminology such as limiting factors, nutrients etc).
This play has been showcased at educational conferences, widely shared amongst teachers, and was published as part of the Guardian newspapers' Summer Crea
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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Solar System Reader's Theatre- two reading levels
This Reader's Theater is about the Solar System with 10 parts- Narrator and each of the planets. Students will learn the basic information about each planet while expanding their vocabulary and oral language skills.Example text: " Jupiter: Greetings, stargazers! I am Jupiter, the mighty gas giant, the largest of all planets. My swirling storms and enormous size make me a true king of the cosmos. Far beyond me, there's a realm of icy giants - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune." Simpler version: "Jupit
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3rd - 7th
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MS-ESS1-3
Science Talk and Discussion Starters
This resource helps students to engage in meaningful discussion about science. It can be used with any science lesson, and is great for small group or whole group. In the past, I've had my students engage in Socratic seminars, and this resource is a way to involve all students and lower the stress for some learners. I print these, laminate them, and then cut them into individual bookmarks for my students.
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3rd - 8th
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The Crying Onion: Virtual School Experiment Script
Ever wonder why Onions make us cry? Find out how with this fun science experiment video. It includes materials and Kindergarten/Pre-Primary based language to explain it all. If you are stuck with trying to fill up your virtual days teaching with a quick science lesson that can be assisted with a parent as well this is the lesson script for you! Enjoy.
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PreK - K
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Introduction to Cell Structures and Organelles
This is a fun way to introduce eukaryotic organelles to your students. Assign students reading parts in the talk show host interview with organelles and then help students review new knowledge with the provided questions.
The Big Bang: A Theory
"The Big Bang: A Theory" is an enchanting journey through the cosmos, inviting readers to explore the wonders of the universe and contemplate their place within it. Set against the backdrop of the infinite expanse of space, each chapter illuminates different facets of cosmic phenomena, from the birth of galaxies to the dance of stars and the echoes of creation.In "Our Cosmic Home," readers are reminded of the magnificence of Earth and its place within the vastness of the universe. The chapter ce
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8th - 12th
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Reader's Theater Sea Life
This is a short script for a Reader's Theater on sea life. There are 13 parts but you could tweek it to fit your needs. I used it in first grade, but it could be used for 2nd grade also.
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1st - 2nd
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IB DP Physics SL/HL Internal Assessment IA marking grading AI bot
(Download file to see a sample response)What the bot does:1. Takes a student’s IA (Physics and Biology at the moment; will be expanding to chemistry in coming months.) along with their research question and then provide you (the teacher) break down of their grade for each component and the sum in total. It will also give comments on improving the IA. 2. You are free to chat with the bot with the results afterwards to extract more information / refine comments. 3. Great for first draft feedback a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
CER-Writing a Scientific Argument- Reasoning Sentence Starters
Simple sentence starters to help students write their Reasoning for a Scientific Argument.
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6th - 9th
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Scripts: Interviews with Biblical Birds
Interview with Birds include 5 scripts about the ostrich, rooster, quail, sparrow, dove, eagle and raven. Each describes how God cares for people and birds, adaptations for survival and each creature’s role in different Bible stories. (i.e. the raven's role from Creation to Noah's Ark to the feeding of Elijah and Jesus' shout out in Luke.) Run times vary but are between 2-5 minutes.
Check out other free reader's theater scripts about animals and their adaptations.
Skits about Bible camels
Skit
A Green Play for Earth Day!
Earth Day is coming, but don't worry! Here's a fun skit to help your Intermediate students prepare for the school assembly, whether you plan to film beforehand or perform live.Set in a news station, this small cast play portrays recycling and conservation in a hilarious and informative new way.
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater - Tripp's Cloudy Memories
Tripp the Tumbleweed is on an adventure to visit every U.S. National Park - all 63 of them. Oftentimes, he is thrown from one park to the next park begging the question - what happens when Tripp is in the air? This reader's theater provides the answer! It's geared towards third graders as it teaches about all of the different types of clouds in a fun, engaging, and funny way! (At least Tripp thinks so). If you'd like a basic script to print and share with the students participating in the reader
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2nd - 5th
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STEM: A Volcano Readers' Theater from 1943
This is a TRUE STORY! A farmer and his family see a volcano erupt in their own backyard! This exciting FREE Readers' Theater script is meant for families who are dealing with a crisis to role-play the characters of the father, mother, son & daughter. This Readers' Theater is a single-page script that involves "sound effects"!!!!!You can print copies of the script and know that all kids and families love this script!Remember to read the page first together, practicing words that may be new fo
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PreK - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Weird Weather - Ball Lightning, Dust Storms, Rainbows, ANSWER KEY
Excellent plans for a sub! This is a full lesson on weird weather for science or general studies. It's more focused on the elementary grades but it's got some fun science in there too. The answer key is included. 1: Download the entire document: “The notes” 2: Keep a copy of “the notes” for yourself. 3: Delete the areas that have the bold text and save a copy. The bold text in (parenthesis) are notes for you and you can delete those too. 4: Give the sheet with the deleted parts to your stude
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2nd - 5th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
"Ring around the roses" - Microbiology Skit!
It's show time!! This project allows students to research a communicable disease and create an applause worthy performance based on their findings. This project would typically take about 2 weeks to complete. The first week the students/groups would be preparing/drafting/creating and the second each group would be performing.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREE 1st SCENE from SPANISH Readers Theater: Natural Resources and Conservation
SPANISH Reading and Science Integration: USE AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCESFree First Scene from: “TRASH ME NOT”Scripts with Content for Intermediate ReadersThis Readers’ Theater is a great resource to use in your classroom in many ways: literature circles, small groups, centers, or teacher table.TRASH ME NOT will be divided into 5 scenes. Each scene will have a reading response activity!For example:Scene1:First: Read and Re Read (Fluency)Next: Making Predictions, Answering & Asking Q
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3rd - 5th
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FREEBIE Sentence Stems for Student Discourse
Adapted from many many sources and Tweets by Dr. Emma Mitchell (@emmaphysics on Twitter). Laminate and tape these onto Ss’ tables for them to refer to during class discussions! These sentence stems will help to shape the conversation so every Ss voice is heard as they fill-in-the-blanks.Examples of What to ask when you’re trying to …confirm, agree, and review:Another thing I noticed is ___What you said matches our experiment because __clarify and seek understanding:Can you give an example? What
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Summer Solstice - June - Grades 2 to 5
Summer Solstice Assembly/Presentation21st June 2021Grades 2 to 5Have you ever wondered why the days are so long in the summer and so short in the winter? The length changes throughout the year. Around June 20th or 21st, we experience what’s known as ‘The Summer Solstice’, which is the longest day of the year.People from many cultures have held summer solstice celebrations for thousands of years. Summer is a time to celebrate renewal, life, fertility and the potential for a good harvest. It’s bee
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2nd - 5th
Back to School-meet the teacher presentation (digital and editable)
Getting ready for back to school? Then you will want a meet the teacher night presentation. In many cases teachers are pressed for time at the start of school and some new teachers aren’t sure what to write in their back to school presentation. This is why I’ve produced this digital and fully editable google slides presentation. There are sections for homework, grading, and contact information. I like having a presentation because I can rely on this when talking to parents/guardians. Also, an
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Back to School Bundle- digital and editable classroom teaching material
SHARK TANK BIOMIMICRY DESIGN CHALLENGE
A fun design challenge to promote critical thinking and entrepreneurship as students develop an invention inspired by nature and then create a sales pitch to promote it.
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7th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
TEAM ACCOUNTABLE TALK "Simple"
Teaching students to communicate like a team is important. Keep it simple with this Team Talk Sheet or Student cards. During your first few weeks do some fun activities, STEM challenges, and teambuilding and have your students talking like pro's by teaching the language with these sentence stems. Great for any team activity!!
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5th - 12th
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