Who Uses It
Teachers, particularly Science teachers, though adaptable to any content area
When They Use It / How It's Used
For last-minute sick days when a teacher needs a complete substitute lesson plan quickly
Simply asks "What topic would you like sub plans for?" to get started
Teacher provides a single topic and receives a full ready-to-print lesson package
What It Delivers/Produces
A complete 90-minute lesson plan including:
Class expectations, procedures, and consequences
Engaging review activity or independent project students can complete autonomously
Reading activity with at least 1 page of text and prior knowledge questions
Creative Do Now activity
Exit ticket with at least 3 multiple choice questions and 1 short answer question
Student product created without technology, additional materials, or science supplies
Extra credit assignment for early finishers with content-related puzzles or brainteasers
Format features: timestamps for each section, bold headings, necessary tables and graphic organizers, reading passage included in its entirety, separation lines between printable sections, and everything needed for printing in one document.
District Impact
Reduces the stress of unplanned absences, ensures students have meaningful and manageable work regardless of who is in the room, and protects instructional time on days when the regular teacher is absent.
What to Upload
None required — topic is provided in text