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Pre-Show
IGNITE STUDENT CURIOSITY
[CLIENT] and NTC are thrilled to bring [NAME OF PROGRAM] to your school — a live, theatrical experience for students in grades [GRADE LEVELS]. Through the power of performance, two talented actors blend education and entertainment to guide students through an exploration of [TOPIC OF SHOW]. We’ve put together this toolkit to help support you in maximizing this experience for your students. It contains classroom and at-home resources for use before and after the performance. [NAME OF PROGRAM] is aligned with state and national standards and covers the following topics:
- Electricity can be made at a power plant.
- Electricity use is measured in watts, kilowatts, and kilowatt-hours.
- What renewable resources are.
- We can save energy by making small changes that lead to big differences.
Help Students Be Good Audience Members
Many students may not have experienced live theatre before, and learning to be a good audience member takes practice. We have prepared a video to assist your students in this learning. Share it with your class before the performance to get everyone ready for the show.
The actors will also open the show with a reminder about being good audience members to help reinforce these skills.
Activate Prior Knowledge
Get your students thinking about the topics covered in the performance through the Know, Wonder, Learned (KWL) chart linked here. This can be completed as a group or individually. Complete the Know and Wonder sections before the show, and the Learned section afterwards.
Get a ready-to-use KWL chart designed for whole class instruction—perfect for projecting, presenting, or printing for group use.
Grab a student-friendly KWL chart—ideal for independent work, small groups, or personal reflection.
Vocabulary Words and Definitions
Before the show, help your students get familiar with key vocabulary related to [TOPIC OF SHOW]. You can integrate them into lesson plans or review them together as a class.
Vocabulary
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It's Showtime!
Now that your students’ curiosity has been ignited, enjoy and participate in the show!
POST-show
EXTEND STUDENT LEARNING
The show may be over, but the learning doesn’t have to stop. Use the resources below to help deepen your students’ understanding of [TOPIC OF SHOW].
And don’t forget to complete a program evaluation at HeyTeachers.org! It helps NTC continue creating great programs, and you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win $250 for your classroom.
Summarize Key Concepts
Spark classroom conversation about [TOPIC OF SHOW], give students a chance to reflect on the performance and encourage critical thinking.
Using the Know, Wonder, Learned (KWL) chart, complete the final section: Learned. As a group or individually, students can summarize their key takeaways from the performance.
Lesson Plans
Continue to bring [TOPIC OF SHOW] to life through the following arts-integrated and hands-on lesson plans.
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Engage Independent Learning
Keep the learning going with digital games, printable activities and take-home materials your students can explore on their own. Sending resources home helps reinforce the message beyond the classroom and keeps the conversation growing with families.
Games and Activites
Your students get their own toolkit too — packed with fun games and activities that reinforce what they learned. Share the link below with your class!
Printable Handouts
These activities and puzzles are designed for easy printing and work great in the classroom or at home.
Bring the Learning Home
Send these take-home resources with your students to spark conversations with their families and reinforce the message beyond the classroom.
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Additional Resources
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