Aqueous Solutions Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 7.6D

Bring chemistry to life with this engaging, student-centered unit on aqueous solutions and the effects of dilution and concentration.
This fully editable, multiday lesson includes presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments—everything you need to teach this concept with confidence and minimal prep.

With differentiated, student-led learning, you’ll spend less time preparing and more time supporting meaningful, hands-on discovery in your classroom.

Essential Questions

• What are the components of an aqueous solution?

• How does dilution impact the concentration of a solution?

Why Teachers Love This Kesler Science Complete Lesson

• Differentiated materials to support learners at all levels

• Multimodal learning strategies to keep middle school students engaged

• Maximum flexibility – fully printable and digital options

• Editable PowerPoints so you can tailor the content for your classroom

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

• Aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 7.6D

Built around the proven **5E Instructional Model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—**this resource provides a complete, inquiry-based learning experience that helps students master challenging chemistry concepts.

What’s Included in Each 5E Stage

Engage

Start with curiosity and connection:

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards in English and Spanish

• A teacher guide with discussion ideas, hands-on engagement activities, and notes on common misconceptions

Explore

Guide students through a differentiated, student-led station lab that makes abstract chemistry concepts concrete.
Through nine interactive stations, students explore how solutes, solvents, and concentration changes affect aqueous solutions.

Input Stations help students absorb new information in multiple ways:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment connecting learning through real-world examples

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

• Research It! – Guided online activity with tasks and analysis questions

• Watch It! – Short, engaging video with reflection prompts

Output Stations give students opportunities to demonstrate and apply what they’ve learned:

• Organize It! – Sort and categorize information using printable or digital tools

• Write It! – Respond to open-ended questions using academic vocabulary

• Illustrate It! – Draw or diagram concepts to strengthen recall and understanding

• Assess It! – Apply vocabulary and demonstrate mastery through structured questions

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
A creative extension option for early finishers and advanced learners, offering enrichment activities that promote deeper exploration.

Explain

Help students make sense of their discoveries with:

• Editable PowerPoints (standard and interactive versions)

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

• Note-taking templates to reinforce key ideas and improve comprehension

Elaborate

Encourage creativity and higher-order thinking with student-choice projects that extend understanding of aqueous solutions, concentration, and dilution.
Perfect for in-class presentations or at-home enrichment.

Evaluate

Reinforce mastery and check for understanding with:

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

• Review worksheets for class discussion, homework, or test prep

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is designed for complete flexibility.
The station lab and PowerPoint/INB components are fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint, making them easy to use for in-person, blended, or virtual instruction.

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.