Emergency Astronomy Sub Plans: 5 Engaging Readings and Worksheets

Each lesson includes an informative and ENGAGING article with a corresponding worksheet that asks text-dependent questions. Each resource is a stand-alone lesson – no prior knowledge is required!

Included Articles (All include a student worksheet):

✅ Top 10 Coolest Moon Facts

✅ Top 10 Strange Facts about Space

✅ Top 10 Incredible Discoveries in Astronomy

✅ Top 10 Interesting Scales of Objects in the Universe

✅ Top 10 Weird Planet Facts

These resources are PERFECT AS SUB PLANS because:

• The astronomy topics and “top 10” format are engaging for kids and spark curiousity.
• NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE is required – all the information kids need is included in the text.
• Clear answer keys are included, making it easy for a sub to review.
• Each article supports literacy, reading comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition.
• All included lessons are linked to NGSS science standards.
• No copies are needed! Digital Google Slides versions are provided for all lessons.
• Using the paper version? Spend less time at the copier! Each article is separate from the student worksheets, so you only need to make one class set of the readings. They can be reused class-class.

Teacher Notes:

• These PDF resources are not editable.
• All answer keys are included.
• A link to each Google Slide version is included with each downloadable PDF.
• Related NGSS Standards: MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3