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Need an emergency sub plan that runs itself when you’re out? This Force & Motion Reading Comprehension Passage keeps students working independently, quietly, and meaningfully — no prep, no behaviour issues. Just print and go.
Designed for Grades 5–8, this lesson covers key physical science concepts using a two-page, newspaper-style reading passage, followed by comprehension and extension tasks that students complete on their own. Ideal for sub days, quiet work, homework, or test review. It also has a lovely video (2m) which will be sure to engage your students (optional).
This resource is part of the Emergency Science Sub Plan System for Grades 5–8. If you expect more than one sub day this year, the MEGA Bundle covers every major unit and saves you time and money. Get a full year of emergency sub plans here and save 30%.
What’s Included:
- Two-page nonfiction passage on force, motion, and Newton’s laws
- Comprehension questions
- Written summary / critical-thinking activity
- Answer key
- Optional differentiated version for mixed-ability classes
- Substitute Teacher Instructions
- Video link (optional)
Perfect For:
→ Emergency Sub Plans ⛑
→ Unexpected Absences 🚪
→ Quiet, Independent Classwork ⭐
→ Physical Science Review / Literacy ⚯
→ Homework or Makeup Work ✍
→ Early Finishers ✅
TEACHER FEEDBACK
Easy to use, especially for sub plans! My students loved the article.
My students absolutely loved this resource! I would recommend!
High quality and High engagement! Students were very interested.
Teaching more units this year? Add the Physical Science Sub Plan Bundle or grab the MEGA Bundle to cover the full science year.
Science Reading Comprehension: Force & Motion Emergency Sub Plan | No Prep
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Description
Need an emergency sub plan that runs itself when you’re out? This Force & Motion Reading Comprehension Passage keeps students working independently, quietly, and meaningfully — no prep, no behaviour issues. Just print and go.
Designed for Grades 5–8, this lesson covers key physical science concepts using a two-page, newspaper-style reading passage, followed by comprehension and extension tasks that students complete on their own. Ideal for sub days, quiet work, homework, or test review. It also has a lovely video (2m) which will be sure to engage your students (optional).
This resource is part of the Emergency Science Sub Plan System for Grades 5–8. If you expect more than one sub day this year, the MEGA Bundle covers every major unit and saves you time and money. Get a full year of emergency sub plans here and save 30%.
What’s Included:
- Two-page nonfiction passage on force, motion, and Newton’s laws
- Comprehension questions
- Written summary / critical-thinking activity
- Answer key
- Optional differentiated version for mixed-ability classes
- Substitute Teacher Instructions
- Video link (optional)
Perfect For:
→ Emergency Sub Plans ⛑
→ Unexpected Absences 🚪
→ Quiet, Independent Classwork ⭐
→ Physical Science Review / Literacy ⚯
→ Homework or Makeup Work ✍
→ Early Finishers ✅
TEACHER FEEDBACK
Easy to use, especially for sub plans! My students loved the article.
My students absolutely loved this resource! I would recommend!
High quality and High engagement! Students were very interested.
Teaching more units this year? Add the Physical Science Sub Plan Bundle or grab the MEGA Bundle to cover the full science year.
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