No-Prep Emergency Sub Plans
No-prep emergency sub plans, organized by subject. Most are a curated three-day set of standalone documentary worksheets — a film, an independent worksheet, and an answer key for each day — so any substitute can run a full period with zero prep, bell to bell. The Algebra set runs five days, with self-checking problem sets in place of film. Grades 4–12. Each tile opens its full product page here, where you can buy and download instantly. If your school buys through purchase orders, the Teachers Pay Teachers listing is linked on every product page.
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Science
Life Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Physical Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Astronomy
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Biology
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Chemistry
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Physics
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Anatomy & Physiology
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Environmental Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Earth Science (High School)
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Forensic Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Earth & Environmental Science
3-Day Sub Plan
Three standalone documentary worksheets + answer keys + a Sub & Teacher Notes run-sheet (Planet Earth III “Human” & “Extremes” + Mammals “Water”). No prep, no grading. Grades 6–12.
World Biomes (Planet Earth)
3-Day Sub Plan
Planet Earth (2006): Deserts, Jungles, Fresh Water. Three no-prep documentary worksheets + answer keys + sub run-sheet. Grades 6–12.
Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life
3-Day Sub Plan
Prehistoric Planet across all three seasons: Coasts, Islands, The Big Freeze. Three no-prep worksheets + answer keys + sub run-sheet. Grades 4–9.
Life Science, Physical Science and Astronomy: 15 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $38.85; bundle $27.95 (saves $10.90).
All 5 high school science courses: 25 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $64.75; bundle $39.95 (saves $24.80).
Earth Science, Forensic Science and Health Science: 15 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $38.85; bundle $27.95 (saves $10.90).
Dinosaurs, Earth & Environmental Science and Biomes: 9 documentary days with answer keys. Sold separately $21.85; bundle $15.95 (saves $5.90).
All 4 courses in one file: 20 no-prep days with answer keys. 4 courses separately $51.80; bundle $34.95 (saves $16.85, 67.5% of the a-la-carte sum).
180 Life Science warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $27.90; bundle $21.95 (saves $5.95).
180 Physical Science warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $27.90; bundle $21.95 (saves $5.95).
180 Biology warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Chemistry warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Physics warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Anatomy & Physiology warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Environmental Science warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Bell ringers for a full year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, A&P and Environmental Science. Sold separately $149.50; bundle $79.95 (saves $69.55).
Four full years of middle school science bell ringers plus three 5-day no-prep sub plans: Life, Physical, Earth & Space, Integrated. Sold separately $98.65; bundle $59.95 (saves $38.70).
Marine Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
180 Marine Science warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Social Studies
US History
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
U.S. Government and Civics
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Economics
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Psychology
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Sociology
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
All 4 courses in one file: 20 no-prep days with answer keys. 4 courses separately $51.80; bundle $34.95 (saves $16.85, 67.5% of the a-la-carte sum).
All 7 social studies courses: 35 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $90.65; bundle $49.95 (saves $40.70).
180 US History warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
A full year of daily civics warm-ups plus a five-day emergency sub plan. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95, 76.8% of the a-la-carte sum).
180 Economics & Personal Finance warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Psychology warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Sociology warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Seven full years of high school social studies bell ringers plus seven 5-day no-prep sub plans, one of each per course. Sold separately $209.30; bundle $109.95 (saves $99.35).
World History & Geography
World Geography
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
World History (High School)
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
World History
3-Day Sub Plan
Three standalone documentary worksheets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
180 World Geography warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 World History warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Ancient Civilizations
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
180 Ancient Civilizations warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Math
Middle School Math
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Algebra
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Geometry
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Algebra 2
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Statistics
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Pre-Calculus
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
All 3 courses in one file: 15 no-prep days with answer keys. 3 courses separately $38.85; bundle $27.95 (saves $10.90, 71.9% of the a-la-carte sum).
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Statistics and Pre-Calculus: 25 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $64.75; bundle $39.95 (saves $24.80).
Middle School Math through Pre-Calculus, six courses: 30 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $77.70; bundle $44.95 (saves $32.75).
All 4 courses in one file: 20 no-prep days with answer keys. 4 courses separately $51.80; bundle $30.95 (saves $20.85, 59.7% of the a-la-carte sum).
180 Algebra 1 warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Geometry warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Calculus
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
180 Calculus warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
English Language Arts
Middle School ELA
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
English Language Arts
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Middle School ELA and High School English: 10 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $19.90; bundle $14.95 (saves $4.95).
180 Middle School ELA warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $26.90; bundle $20.95 (saves $5.95).
180 High School English warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $26.90; bundle $20.95 (saves $5.95).
Two full years of ELA bell ringers plus two 5-day no-prep sub plans, one of each for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12. Sold separately $53.80; bundle $34.95 (saves $18.85).
Electives
Visual Arts
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Music
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Physical Education
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Computer Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Art, Music, PE, Health and Computer Science: 25 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $55.75; bundle $32.95 (saves $22.80).
Health & Wellness
Health
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Health Science
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
180 Health warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
180 Health Science (CTE) warm-ups for the year plus a 5-day no-prep sub plan, answer keys included. Sold separately $29.90; bundle $22.95 (saves $6.95).
Two full years of bell ringers plus two 5-day no-prep sub plans: one of each for general Health (6-12) and Health Science CTE (9-12). Sold separately $59.80; bundle $39.95 (saves $19.85).
Elementary
Kindergarten
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
1st Grade
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
2nd Grade
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
3rd Grade
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
4th Grade
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
5th Grade
5-Day Sub Plan
Five self-checking worksheet sets + answer keys + a sub run-sheet. No prep, no grading.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade: 15 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $38.85; bundle $27.95 (saves $10.90).
All 6 grades, Kindergarten to 5th: 30 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $77.70; bundle $44.95 (saves $32.75).
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade: 15 no-prep days with answer keys. Sold separately $38.85; bundle $27.95 (saves $10.90).