Emergency Physical Science Sub Plans: 5 Engaging Readings and Worksheets

This bundle of READY-TO-GO and NO PREP physical science sub plans contains 5 resources that are perfect for days when you cannot leave a more specific plan. Each includes an informative and ENGAGING article with a corresponding worksheet that asks text-dependent questions.

Includes both print and digital Google Slides options to assign!

Included Articles (All include a student worksheet):

✅ Top 10 Ways We Use Waves in Everyday Life (MS-PS4-1)

✅ Top 10 Synthetic Materials of the Future (MS-PS1-3)

✅ Top 10 Real-World Uses of Magnets (MS-PS2-3)

✅ Top 10 Weirdest Ways Life Would Be Different Without Gravity (MS-PS2-4)

✅ Top 10 Chemical Reactions in Everyday Life (MS-PS1-2)

These resources are PERFECT AS SUB PLANS because:

• The physical science topics and “top 10” format are engaging for kids and relate to the real world.
• 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 physical science sub plans are not editable.
• All answer keys are included.
• A link to each Google Slide version is included with each downloadable PDF.
• We also offer sub plan sets for life science, Earth science, and astronomy!