Since the initiation and design of role-play is driven by the teacher, play takes on an educational function. Some types of role-play use techniques derived from drama, which may be adapted for use in teaching science. Role-play in science, therefore, is a product of the use of drama, games and simulations.Since, properly designed, it involves children in Figure 1 Role-play as the medium of interactive/experiential learning.physical and intellectual activity, it has a potential to elucidate scientific concepts.