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This engaging playscript tells the inspiring story of Dorothy Hodgkin, a pioneering scientist who used X-ray crystallography to uncover the structure of important molecules like penicillin, insulin, and vitamin B12. Designed for Key Stage 2, it highlights her perseverance in the face of challenges, including rheumatoid arthritis, and celebrates her contributions to medicine and science.

Key Features:

30 Character Roles: Ensures high participation and allows for a whole class to be involved.

Educational Content: Explains the basic principles of X-ray crystallography in a child-friendly way.

Strong Female Role Model: Showcases the achievements of a remarkable woman in STEM.

Thematic Focus: Explores themes of scientific discovery, perseverance, and the impact of science on human health.

Flexible Staging: Requires simple props and costume suggestions.

Musical Integration: Incorporates a song to reinforce the theme of perseverance.

Storyline Highlights:

The play opens by introducing Young Dorothy and her early fascination with crystals and science.

It then follows her journey as she pursues her passion for chemistry and becomes a student of X-ray crystallography.

The script dramatizes Dorothy’s groundbreaking work in determining the structures of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin.

It also portrays the personal challenges she faced with rheumatoid arthritis and her determination to continue her research.

The play concludes by celebrating her achievements and her legacy as a Nobel Prize winner and an inspiration to future scientists.

This assembly script offers a captivating and educational way to introduce children to the world of science, the contributions of women in STEM, and the power of perseverance in achieving one’s goals.