Middle SchoolAges 13–14No Prep Required

8th Grade Emergency Sub Plans

No-prep emergency sub plans for 8th grade. These activities are structured enough to run themselves and appropriate for 13–14 year olds working independently.

Linear Equations Practice

25 min

Math

Students solve 15 linear equations (one-step through two-step with variables on both sides), then graph 5 of them on coordinate axes.

Theme Analysis Essay

30 min

ELA

Students choose any book they've read this year and write a 3-paragraph essay analyzing how the author develops a theme using 2 text examples.

Constitutional Principles

25 min

Civics

Students explain the 6 principles of the Constitution (popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, checks & balances, individual rights) in their own words with one modern example each.

Physical vs Chemical Change

20 min

Science

Students create a graphic organizer comparing physical and chemical changes with 5 examples each, identifying evidence that indicates a chemical change has occurred.

Generate a custom 8th Grade sub plan in 30 seconds

Enter your subject and any instructions — the AI builds a full emergency sub plan with activities, timing, and substitute notes.

Generate Emergency Sub Plan →