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This engaging playscript tells the story of the discovery of penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic that revolutionized medicine. Designed for Key Stage 2, it simplifies the science and highlights the human endeavor behind this life-saving drug.

Key Features:

30+ Character Roles: Ensures high participation and allows for a flexible cast.

Educational Content: Explains the science of bacteria, mould, and how penicillin works in an accessible way.

Historical Narrative: Presents the story of Alexander Fleming’s discovery and the subsequent work to develop penicillin as a medicine.

Hands-on Learning: Includes a simple bread experiment to demonstrate the importance of hygiene.

Positive Message: Celebrates scientific discovery, teamwork, and the impact of medicine on society.

Flexible Staging: Requires simple props and costume suggestions.

Musical Integration: Incorporates a song to reinforce a key message.

Storyline Highlights:

The play opens by depicting the dangers of bacterial infections in a world before antibiotics.

It then dramatizes Alexander Fleming’s accidental discovery of penicillin in his lab.

The script explains how penicillin works to kill bacteria.

A scene involves a simplified science experiment with bread to illustrate the importance of handwashing.

The play highlights the work of the Oxford University scientists who developed penicillin into a usable medicine.

It portrays the use of penicillin during World War II and its impact on saving lives.

The play concludes by celebrating the legacy of penicillin and the importance of scientific discovery.

This assembly script provides a captivating and educational way to teach children about a significant scientific discovery, the importance of hygiene, and the power of human collaboration.