Synopsis
Tune in to The Morning Mishmash with Chad and Nina, where our hosts will welcome guests to talk about the building blocks of the universe. Can you un-bake a cake? Should you build a house out of gumdrops? Find out on this lively TV program, complete with commercials!
Preview the script and songs!Key Concepts
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Matter and Its Properties: The Science of Stuff refers to, and reinforces students' familiarity with:
- What matter is
- Properties of matter
- Composition of objects from particles, which can be combined in different ways to make new objects with potentially different properties
- States of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
- Arrangement of particles in each state
- Changes in state
- Boiling, melting, freezing points
- Evaporation and condensation
- Reversible and irreversible change
Matter and Its Properties is a great complement to your curriculum resources in physical science. And, like all of our plays, this show can be used to improve reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, performance skills, class camaraderie and teamwork, and numerous social skills (read about it!) -- all while enabling students to be part of a truly fun and creative experience they will never forget!
Aligned with national standards! View the standards and vocabulary.Publication Info
Author: Lisa Adams and John Heath (Book and Lyrics) and Mike Fishell (Music)
ISBN:
978-1-886588-67-7
© 2017
Bad Wolf Press, LLC
PonderosaMontessori (verified owner) –
This play was awesome!! We had to practice during COVID while all children (K-5) were at home and they did great. Then, we came together and performed it outside, socially-distanced, and with props the children made once they saw their "stage". The children loved the play and totally got into each character. We were able to add some last-minute children the day of the play and they smoothly fit right in. Thank you Bad Wolf Press for making this a super experience!!!!
Carla (verified owner) –
My group of students were so excited and into performing this play. They were constantly practicing their lines and singing the songs, and were really looking forward to the live performances. Sadly, our school had to move to remote learning before they could perform. We are trying to do some of it via recording, but it is a challenge. Luckily, I know they learned the material even without getting to do the play for others.
Rita Stolt (verified owner) –
We did a dual performance with grades 3k preschool – grade 8 along with the play Forces and Motion. Both were a hit with the kids and audience alike. The kids looked forward to listening to the music from the get go. Very catchy tunes and words. They caught on to the songs easily and will be continuing to sing them for weeks!
Teach to learn (verified owner) –
Half of my scientists are non-native English speakers so the songs are the best way to get everyone engaged, talking, using scientific descriptions, applyging all that the properties of matter in an unforgettable rhythm. The parents have sent emails about how impressed they were with their child’s retention. It’s should be accredited entirely to Bad Wolf Press
4/5 Teacher (verified owner) –
This is one of my favorite plays that my class has performed because since it was a talk show the guests didn't have to have costumes. The stage setup was like the Ellen Show with little couches. My students loved this show!
Kim (verified owner) –
I am a long time user of Bad Wolf Press plays, and this is one of the best! My students loved the songs and learned so much about solids, liquids and gases. I was able to easily integrate science activities with the concepts addressed in the play. There are some more complex concepts for older students, but it was easy to do the play and adjust it so that younger students weren't overwhelmed by the more advanced content. All of my parents loved our performance!
Tim (verified owner) –
Easy to use, great content, creative, and aligns with NGSS science standards.
Tara (verified owner) –
I am using the play, The Science of Stuff during an after-school program. It is going really well. The music was well received and catchy! It definitely hits on topics about the different states of matter, how temperature changes matter and its states and how matter has different properties that determines how we use it. I cannot wait for our performance in 2 weeks.
Cheryl Bamdad (verified owner) –
I am currently putting on the Matter show with my second grade class. It is a perfect fit for my curriculum. I was easily able to break up the longer parts, Chad and Nina, into pieces my kids could handle. Sets are a piece of cake and I am just drawing on t shirts for costumes. I have done many Bad Wolf plays in the past but this one is the easiest to produce. It would be a good starter for a teacher who has never done a musical before.