Atoms & Chemical Formulas Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 7.6B

Make chemistry come alive in your classroom with this engaging, ready-to-teach unit on using the periodic table and identifying atoms in chemical formulas.
This fully editable, low-prep, multiday resource includes presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments—everything you need to help students build a strong foundation in chemical composition and periodic table skills.

With differentiated, student-led learning, your students will stay engaged while you focus on what matters most: student success.

Essential Questions

• How can we use the periodic table to identify the atoms within a chemical formula?

• How can we determine the number of each kind of atom in a chemical formula?

Why Teachers Love This Kesler Science Complete Lesson

• Differentiated materials to support learners at every level

• Multimodal learning experiences to keep middle schoolers interested and engaged

• Maximum flexibility – printable, digital, or both!

• Editable PowerPoints for easy customization

• Spanish translations for vocabulary, reading passages, and interactive notebook pages

• Aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 7.6B

This lesson follows the **research-based 5E Instructional Model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—**to create a complete, inquiry-driven learning experience.

What’s Included in Each 5E Stage

Engage

Start your chemistry unit with curiosity and connection:

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards in English and Spanish

• Teacher guide with discussion ideas, student activities, and notes on common misconceptions

Explore

Your students will investigate atoms and chemical formulas through a student-led, differentiated station lab designed to engage all learners and learning styles.
With nine interactive stations, students explore how the periodic table provides essential information about atoms and how those atoms combine to form compounds.

Input Stations help students absorb new information through multiple modes:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment to connect concepts through engagement

• Read It! – Short reading passage with comprehension questions (English and Spanish versions included)

• Research It! – Guided online investigation with tasks and questions

• Watch It! – Short video with discussion prompts and analysis questions

Output Stations allow students to demonstrate what they know in different ways:

• Organize It! – Classify and sort information using printable or digital materials

• Write It! – Respond to open-ended prompts using scientific vocabulary and complete sentences

• Illustrate It! – Create diagrams or drawings to reinforce comprehension and visual learning

• Assess It! – Demonstrate mastery and vocabulary understanding through formal questioning

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Fun extension activities designed for early finishers and advanced learners who are ready to push their understanding further.

Explain

Help students connect and apply their knowledge with:

• Editable PowerPoints (standard and interactive versions) for flexible instruction

• Interactive Notebook Templates in both printable and digital formats (English and Spanish)

• Note-taking templates to guide comprehension and reinforce key concepts

Elaborate

Encourage creativity and critical thinking with student-choice projects that extend learning about atoms and chemical formulas beyond the classroom.
Students can demonstrate mastery through independent or group projects using the editable rubric included.

Evaluate

Assess student understanding with:

• STAAR 2.0–style assessment questions in both standard and modified versions

• Review worksheets for test prep, class discussions, or homework assignments

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is designed for maximum flexibility and works seamlessly in any classroom format.
Both the station lab and the interactive notebook components are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, allowing students to engage and learn effectively on campus or online.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.