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I taught for 33 years and I have my MST in the teaching of Social Studies. In 1988, I was awarded the Elementary Social Studies Classroom Teacher of the Year Award from both the New York State Council for the Social Studies and the National Council for the Social Studies. My shop contains mostly social studies materials including web quests, and reader's theater scripts on famous people in history, science and literature.

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I taught for 33 years and I have my MST in the teaching of Social Studies. In 1988, I was awarded the Elementary Social Studies Classroom Teacher of the Year Award from both the New York State Council for the Social Studies and the National Council for the Social Studies. My shop contains mostly social studies materials including web quests, and reader's theater scripts on famous people in history, science and literature.
George Washington Carver: A Reader's Theater Script
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George Washington Carver: A Reader's Theater Script

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Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series: Students learn about George Washington Carve,the Wizard of Tuskegee, with this informative Reader’s Theater Script. As a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee’s Talk Show, Carver answers questions from the studio audience about his life. Carver was an early believer in recycling and believed in the importance of respecting nature. Includes:Comprehension questions,Did You Know?, Teacher page with extension activities. Other plays in the Ms. Bie Ografee’s Talk Show Series: Thomas Edison, Jacques Cousteau,Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Sequoia, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Tuskegee Airmen, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Blackwell, Interview with Simon-victim of the Black Death,William Shakespeare, Love Brewster(one of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower), interview with McSean, a leprechaun, interview with Sarsaparilla,a groundhog.More to be added…
African American Trailblazers(Six Reader's Theater Scripts)
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African American Trailblazers(Six Reader's Theater Scripts)

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This bundle contains six of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show format Reader’s Theater Scripts. The bundle includes Bessie Coleman, Tuskegee Airmen, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and George Washington Carver. Each play has the “guest” visiting Ms. Bie Ografee’s Talk Show and audience questioners asking the guest questions about their life and accomplishments. The plays include a Did You Know? of factoids, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities and the key. Great for Black History(African American History)Month in February or any time of the year if you are covering American History or would like to use a biographical play as a Friday (or before a vacation) activity. Please consider following me. Thanks. Gail
Albert Einstein: A Reader's Theater Script
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Albert Einstein: A Reader's Theater Script

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Probably the most famous scientist of the 20th century, Einstein was a physicist who’s most remembered for his Theory of Relativity. From 1901 to 1954, Einstein published more than 300 scientific works. This Reader’s Theater Script introduces students to Albert Einstein. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show series, the script includes information about Einstein’s childhood, his education, and contributions to science. There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, and a teachers page which includes lots of extension activities, additional links and children’s books and the key. The format is a “studio” audience who asks questions of Ms. Bie Ografee’s guest, in this case, Albert Einstein. Additional Resources on this Topic You May Find of Interest: 1. Learn about the history of space with this informative web quest. There are 12 web questions, comprehension questions and extension activities: Space: A Webquest/Extension Activities 2. Learn about Astronaut John Glenn’s historic flight to become the first American to Orbit the Earth. Years later, he would also become the oldest American to go on the Space Shuttle! This biographical web quest also contains several questions about the early days of space exploration. There are several extension activities and the key: John Glenn, A Webquest 3. A Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reader’s Theater Script. Marie Curie: A Reader’s Theater Script 4. Trailblazers in Science: A Bundle of Six Reader’s Theater Scripts: STEM Biographies(George W. Carver, Jacques Cousteau, Elizabeth Blackwell, Thomas Edison, Marie Curie and this play(Katherine Johnson): Trailblazers in Science(Six STEM Biographies) Reader’s Theater Scripts (All these plays are also sold individually.) Please consider following me…
Trailblazers in Science(FIVE STEM Reader's Theater Scripts). Bundle of Resources
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Trailblazers in Science(FIVE STEM Reader's Theater Scripts). Bundle of Resources

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A bundle of FIVE Reader’s Theater Scripts from my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series. The six scientists in this bundle include: Galileo Galilei Sir Isaac Newton Jane Goodall Albert Einstein Rachel Carson Use these fun/informative STEM biographical plays during a unit of study in science, for Women’s History Month or for a Friday Biographical person day or before a vacation. The format involves an appearance on Ms. Bie Ografee’s Talk Show where audience questioners ask the guest questions about their life and contributions to science. It’s a great opportunity to have students role-play and show their acting skills. Each play is also available for purchase separately. I also have a bundle of SIX other Reader’s Theater Scripts: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11483934 This resource has plays on the following: Elizabeth Blackwell Thomas Edison George Washington Carver(also in my African American Trailblazer bundle) Jacques Cousteau Marie Curie Katherine Johnson(currently in the news as she is highlighted in the movie,“Hidden Figures”)
Katherine Johnson: Scientist(The "Computer Who Wore Skirts")Biographical Play
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Katherine Johnson: Scientist(The "Computer Who Wore Skirts")Biographical Play

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Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions with this biographical play. 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 You May Find of Interest: 1. Learn about the history of space with this informative web quest. There are 12 web questions, comprehension questions and extension activities: Space: A Webquest/Extension Activities 2. Learn about Astronaut John Glenn’s historic flight to become the first American to Orbit the Earth. Years later, he would also become the oldest American to go on the Space Shuttle! This biographical web quest also contains several questions about the early days of space exploration. There are several extension activities. Other plays in the Ms. Bie Ografee’s Talk Show Series: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Bessie Coleman Sacagawea, George Washington Carver, Thomas Edison, Martin Luther King, Sequoia, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Tuskegee Airmen, Susan B. Anthony, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, an interview with a groundhog, an interview with a leprechaun, an interview with Simon, victim of the Black Death, An Interview with Agent 355, a female agent in the Culper Spy Ring(Revolutionary War), Interview with a 49er from the California Gold Rush and more.
Women's History: A Bundle of TEN Reader's Theater Scripts
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Women's History: A Bundle of TEN Reader's Theater Scripts

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Reader’s Theater Scripts Include: World War 2 Female Pilots(Members of WASP) Revolutionary War Female Spies! Civil War Female Soldiers S.B. Anthony Elizabeth Blackwell Eleanor Roosevelt(“First Lady of the World”) Amelia Earhart Bessie Coleman Sacagawea Katherine Johnson
Iceland: A Reading Passage
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Iceland: A Reading Passage

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Need a reading activity where students also learn about different countries of the world? Students learn about the country of Iceland reading a diary from a young person visiting Iceland. There are five diary entries sharing the culture, famous places and some language of the country. The resource includes a Did You Know section, a map skill activity, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities and the key.
Ancient Romans: A Bundle of Resources!
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Ancient Romans: A Bundle of Resources!

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Studying the Romans? This resources includes the following products to assist in the teaching of Ancient Rome and the Romans. Ancient Romans-Unit of Study with activities and links Ancient Roman- Secret Message Review Activity Italy and Ancient Rome-A Webquest with activities and links Diocles: Famous Charioteer (Reading Passage with activities) Spartacus: Roman Gladiator(Reading Passage with activities) Julius Caesar: ( Reading Passage with activities) All resources are also available to be purchased individually. Gail Hennessey
Women's History Factoids(Interactive Notebook Activity) 2023
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Women's History Factoids(Interactive Notebook Activity) 2023

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The following information may be helpful for Women’s History Month.In 2024, the theme is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme is to highlight women who have tried to eliminate bias and discrimination in our lives.Use this handout for students to learn about the contributions of women, especially for Women's History Month. There are extension activities and thought questions for students to answers. 1. Check out this Women's History Month Webquest: There are many women who have made contributions which have shaped our world. This webquest can be done at any time during the year.Each web question contains information on the women highlighted. Extension links/activities are included as is the key. Grades 4 and up. Here are the highlighted women in this web quest: Elizabeth Blackwell, Clara Barton, Amelia Earhart, Susan B Anthony,Sally Ride, Rosa Parks, Jane Goodall, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Curie, Sacagawea , Sonia Sotomajor and Katherine Johnson:Women's History Webquest. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-history-webquest-11148790 Reader's Theater Script: Revolutionary War Spies:Culper Spy Ring and Female Agent 355: Learn about women spies during the Revolutionary War! I really had fun developing this play! Female Spies during Revolutionary War: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/revolutionary-war-spies-a-visit-with-female-agent-355-culper-spy-ring-script-12076857 Bookmark Bios: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bookmark-bios-women-in-modern-history-1700s-to-present-12012485 2. Women History: A Bundle of TEN Reader's Theater Scripts on Women in History: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/women-s-history-a-bundle-of-ten-reader-s-theater-scripts-12078379 I have lots of other Reader’s Theater Scripts on first ladies in my To Tell the Truth series. Michelle Obama Eleanor Roosevelt Hillary Clinton Lady Bird Johnson Mary Todd Lincoln Martha Washington Dolly Madison Abigail Adams Additionally, I have READER'S THEATER SCRIPTS on Susan B. Anthony, Katherine Johnson, Rachel Carson, Marie Curie, Elizabeth Blackwell, Sacagawea, Amelia Earhart, Marian Anderson, Bessie Coleman, Joan of Arc, Sojourner Truth, Phillis Wheatley, Mary Anning, Caroline Herschel, Sophie Brahe, Hypatia, Hildegard of Bingen, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks ,Aida de Acosta and more. I also have a play on Revolutionary War Female Spies, Women who Fought in the Civil War and Women Pilots during World War 2 (WASP). Please consider following me if you find this resource of value and I'd also appreciate as you look for resources to use with your students during the school year, that you might take a peek at my other resources(biographical plays on famous people in history, science and literature), internet activities, reading passages and more. Thank you. Gail Hennessey
WORLD WATER DAY!(INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ACTIVITY) FREE
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WORLD WATER DAY!(INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ACTIVITY) FREE

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World Water Day is March 22nd. Use this freebie to give to students which includes several fill in the blanks and You Turn ideas. Check out these related resources: Studying the ocean? Looking for a resource for Earth Day or World Ocean Day? Introduce your students to Jacques Cousteau with this informative Reader’s Theater Script. Oceanographer, photographer, scientist, inventor, writer and filmmaker, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series where Jacques Cousteau is a guest on her talk show and answers questions of her studio audience. There are 10 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities, links and the key: Jacques Cousteau, A Reader’s Theater Script Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web quest, will introduce students to our oceans. There are nine informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities and links are also provided as is the key. Exploring the Oceans, A Webquest Learn about Earth Day and our planet Earth, with this informative web quest! In 2018, the theme for Earth Day is “Environmental and Climate Literacy”. Although this resource could be used for Earth Day, it really could be used throughout the year. There are 15 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun fact section. The teacher page includes extension activities, the key, and additional links. Earth Day, A Webquest PLEASE CONSIDER FOLLOWING ME. CHECK OUT MY TES STORE FOR LOTS OF BIOGRPAHICAL PLAYS ON FAMOUS PEOPLE IN HISTORY, SCIENCE AND LITERATURE AS WELL AS MANY INTERNET ACTIVITIES AND SHORT READS IN THE AREA OF SOCIAL STUDIES.
FAMOUS WRITERS! A Bundle of Resources!
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FAMOUS WRITERS! A Bundle of Resources!

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This resource includes seven famous writers in history. Includes: William Shakespeare: A Reader’s Theater Script Charles Dickens: A Reader’s Theater Script Hans Christian Andersen: A Reader’s Theater Script Edgar Allan Poe: A Reader’s Theater Script Louisa May Alcott: A Reader’s Theater Script Sojourner Truth: A Reading Passage Phillis Wheatley: A Reading Passage Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History: A Reading Passage Each resource is also available as an individual purchase. Gail Hennessey
Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!
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Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources!

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The Revolutionary War and the Birth of Our Nation: A Bundle of Resources! Includes: Reader’s Theater Script: Revolutionary War Spies! A Visit with a Female Agent Reader’s Theater Script: A Visit with Joshua Crabtree, a Tory! Reader’s Theater Script: James Madison, “Father of the Constitution”. Reader’s Theater Script: A Visit with Thomas Jefferson 5.Reading Passage Activity: Phillis Wheatley Benjamin Franklin: A Webquest Reader’s Theater Script: Dolly Madison