Secondary Science Sub Plan Bundle

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“AMAZING resource. Kids enjoyed, sparked discussion, and truly showed students the literacy needs in science. I use every one throughout the year. Jennifer W.” Teachers buy these as sub plans but end up using them for increasing student engagement, science literacy, homework and supplemental material. Save over 30% on this bundle of science reading and emergency sub plans. Now increased to 20 unique secondary science sub plans. This is a great way to align literacy and science. Each plan has a 2 page newspaper with accompanying worksheets.

A plug ‘n play google classroom distance learning version is also included so you’re all set whether you have face to face classes or have to teach remotely. You can relax and teach knowing that you’ve got this covered.

 “Downloaded these and have had the opportunity to use them a few times. I’ve found the students are both interested and engaged. They have started multiple conversations about the topics which have led to deeper interest and personal research. They work for both subs and regular lesson plans, which is excellent! They are good ways to incorporate non-fiction reading into a science curriculum”. Destini B.

 “AMAZING resource. Kids enjoyed, sparked discussion, and truly showed students the literacy needs in science. I use every one throughout the year. For ones that didn’t perfectly fit into a unit of study I used as emergency sub plans. Thank you so much!!! Jennifer W.”

 “This is a great no stress, no prep resource for students as part of my substitute plans. Adam S”.

 “A true lifesaver! Throughout my career I’ve had to use emergency sub plans at least once a year. It’s such a relief to have these printed and prepped for a “just in case” moment! Real Ms Frizzle”

 “A great way to start/introduce a topic and practice reading for meaning, and note taking skills that are not too overwhelming for middle school students. Lyle D.”

PERFECT FOR

→ Distance Learning 

→ Science Literacy 

→ Homework 

→ Sub Plan 

→ Extended Reading 

→ Quick Finishers

Plan 1 The Circulatory System – The Daily Corpuscle is a 2 page newspaper covering topics on the Circulatory System. There is plenty of humor that your students will enjoy (and groan at!). This is a great resource with a nice blend of fact and humor. A worksheet accompanies this which is ideal for interactive science notebooks. Another worksheet on veins, arteries, capillaries and a pulse and graphing activity complete this lesson.

Plan 2 The Digestive System – The Science Digest is a 2 page newspaper with sword swallowing, bugs and laundry intertwined with interesting facts about the digestive system. It has an accompanying worksheet and graphing activity.

Plan 3 The Respiratory System

Breathless! is a 2 page newspaper with interesting facts about the pulmonary system. A worksheet on respiration accompanies this.

Also included is an activity on the effect of exercise on breathing activity and graphing activity.

Plan 4 The Solar System

The Starry Messenger is a 2 page newspaper which introduces the students to some of the wonderful facts about our universe. A worksheet accompanies this. Also included is an activity where the students can cut out the planets which are in the correct proportion to each other.

Plan 5 – Mendeleev and The Periodic Table

2 page newspaper on Mendeleev and his discovery of the periodic table. This is accompanied by a worksheet that the students will work on based on the newsletter. A teacher answer sheet accompanies this.

Plan 6 – Louis Pasteur and Vaccines

2 page newspaper on Louis Pasteur and his discovery of vaccines. This is accompanied by a worksheet that the students will work on based on the newsletter. A teacher answer sheet accompanies this.

Plan 7 – Robert Hooke and Hooke’s Law

2 page newspaper on Hooke and Hooke’s Law. This is accompanied by a worksheet and graphing activity that the students will work on based on the newsletter. A teacher answer sheet accompanies this.

Plan 8 – Photosynthesis

2 page newspaper on the important milestones in the discovery of photosynthesis with accompanying worksheet and teacher answer sheet.

Plan 9 – Archimedes and Density

2 page newspaper outlining a short biography of Archimedes and his discovery of density. A density activity worksheet accompanies the reading article.

Plan 10 – Atomic Structure Timeline

A 2 page newspaper article outlining the major contributors to the discovery of the structure of the atom from Democritus to Neils Bohr. This differentiated article comes with questions on the text.

Plan 11 – Isaac Newton and Force and Motion

This article introduces the Newton and his three laws to the student. A differentiated worksheet accompanies this reading article.

Plan 12 – The Strange Truth About Zombie Ants

Zombie ants, mind control, neurotoxins, what’s not to like? This article is laid out in a newspaper format with images to grab your reader’s attention. It is a 2 page article with questions on the text and a teacher answer sheet is included. A differentiated version also with questions and answer sheet is also included. Just print back to back and go.

Plan 13 – The Strange Truth About Zombie Crickets

Zombie crickets, mind control, neurotransmitters, what’s not to like? This article is laid out in a newspaper format with images to grab your reader’s attention. It is a 2 page article with questions on the text and a teacher answer sheet is included. A differentiated version is also included.

Plan 14 – The Strange Truth About Vampire Bats

Bloodthirsty vampire bats, what’s not to like? The truth though might be a bit different. One of my favorite articles (I’ve grown fond of these guys!) This article is laid out in a newspaper format with images to grab your reader’s attention. It is a 2 page article with questions on the text and a teacher answer sheet is included. A differentiated version is also included.

Plan 15 – Mendel and Heredity

A lovely reading article on Mendel and his famous pea experiments. A great introduction to genetics. This plan comes with a Inherited/Non-Inherited sort as well.

Added – Tales from the Crypt! This wasp was only discovered in 2017. It is fascinating and terrible. Your students will love it!

Added – Circadian Rhythms. In Dec 2017 Irish scientists discovered that the timing

of autoimmune infection can determine the severity of the infection. Getting infected at midday or midnight can make a difference. Read all about it in this engaging article.

Added Rat Race – the extraordinary story of how rats are being used to clear landmines and detect TB.

Added BONUS FILE – Protection Racket Animal Adaptation the story of the amazing drongo bird that mimics the alarm call of the meerkat to get a free dinner.

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