Looking for a simple, ready-to-use cell organelles activity packet for 7th grade science? This resource is great for review, independent work, homework, or sub plans.
Students review seven important cell structures and their functions:
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Chloroplasts
Lysosome
Mitochondria
The packet includes a fill-in-the-blank activity with a word bank, a one-page summary, and two crossword puzzles—one basic and one advanced. Answer keys are included, and the activities are editable in Canva, making it easy to customize for your classroom.
A simple, engaging way for students to learn, practice, and review cell organelles!
Looking for an easy way to review minerals and the three types of rocks?
This vocabulary activity packet gives students a fun and engaging way to practice important Earth science vocabulary. Perfect for middle school science, review, homework, or sub plans, with activities designed to help students learn and remember key terms.
Looking for an engaging way to review biomes? These Biome Task Cards include 24 questions covering key biome concepts and vocabulary while getting students up and moving around the classroom.
Students rotate from card to card, read each question, and record their answers as they review terrestrial and aquatic biomes, climate, precipitation, plants, animals, and adaptations.
This resource includes:
24 biome task cards
Answer keys
Student recording sheet
A movement-based activity that gets students out of their seats
Great for review, stations, early finishers, or sub plans
A simple, low-prep way to make biome review more active and engaging!
Types of Galaxies Activity Packet & Ready-to-Go Sub Plans
Do you need an easy-to-use Types of Galaxies activity packet? Are you going to be out and need simple, ready-to-go sub plans? This cell theory activity packet can help!
Designed for middle school science, this resource provides a variety of activities that can be used for review, independent work, homework, or emergency sub plans.
Do you need an easy-to-use cell theory activity packet? Are you going to be out and need simple, ready-to-go sub plans? This cell theory activity packet can help!
Designed for middle school science students, this resource provides a variety of activities that can be used for review, independent work, homework, or emergency sub plans.
What’s Included
Cell Theory Summary Sheet
Cell Theory Crossword Puzzle
Fill-in-the-Blank Activity
Answer Keys
Four Writing Prompts with different levels of difficulty
Original and Modern Cell Theory concepts
Key scientists including Robert Hooke, Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow
Modern concepts including mitosis, DNA, unicellular, and multicellular organisms
This is a convenient print-and-go resource that makes it easy to keep students learning—even when you are out of the classroom!
Earthquakes and Volcanoes Crossword and Worksheet – A Great No-Prep Activity for Earth Science
Looking for an engaging, no-prep Earth Science activity? This Earthquakes and Volcanoes Crossword and Worksheet is a great way for students to review key vocabulary while reinforcing important concepts about Earth's powerful natural forces. It's also perfect for sub plans, early finishers, homework, independent practice, or review before a quiz or test.
Students practice and review these important Earth Science terms:
Earthquake
Seismic Wave
Focus
Epicenter
Magnitude
Seismograph
Tsunami
Volcano
Magma
Lava
Shield Volcano
Composite Volcano
Cinder Cone
Hot Spot
The included worksheet helps students learn the difference between important vocabulary words. They will discover that an earthquake begins at the focus, while the epicenter is the point directly above it on Earth's surface. Students also learn that seismic waves carry energy through the Earth and that scientists use a seismograph to record those waves. The worksheet explains how magnitude measures the strength of an earthquake and how undersea earthquakes can sometimes produce a tsunami.
Students will also explore volcanoes and how they form. They'll learn that magma is molten rock beneath Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has erupted onto the surface. The resource introduces the three major volcano types—shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes, and cinder cone volcanoes—along with the role of a hot spot in creating volcanic islands.
Need a Quick Sub Plan for Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells?
Finding meaningful work for a substitute teacher can be challenging, especially during a busy school year. Over the years, I learned that the best sub plans are easy to follow, keep students engaged, and reinforce important science concepts. That's why I created this Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells Activity Bundle.
This resource is designed to help students review the similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells while working independently or in small groups. The activities can be used together as a complete lesson or individually throughout a unit.
What's Included?
24 Task Cards Students answer questions about cell structures, characteristics, and functions. The task cards work well for stations, partner activities, review games, or independent practice.
Crossword Puzzle I enjoy creating crossword puzzles because students seem to enjoy them much more than traditional worksheets. The crossword provides a fun way to reinforce important cell vocabulary and concepts.
Summary Reading Activity Students read a concise summary of the key ideas related to eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and then demonstrate their understanding of the content.
Writing Prompts The writing prompts encourage students to think critically about cell structure and function while practicing science writing skills.
Great for More Than Sub Plans
Although this bundle works well as an emergency sub plan, it can also be used for:
Bell ringers
Learning stations
Homework
Test review
Early finishers
Independent practice
Science centers
I have found that combining reading, vocabulary practice, task cards, and writing helps students engage with the content in multiple ways. Whether you need a full class period of activities or supplemental resources for your cell unit, this bundle provides a variety of options while keeping students focused on important life science concepts.