Density of an Irregular-Shaped Object Complete Lesson Plan - MS

This resource provides everything needed for a complete middle school unit on the density of irregularly shaped objects. The lesson includes editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, a differentiated station lab, and assessments. With a student-centered structure, the unit requires minimal prep while creating engaging opportunities for active learning.

Essential Questions for Students

• How do you calculate the density of irregularly shaped objects?

• How can density be used to help identify an unknown material?

Note for Texas teachers: This lesson aligns with 2017 TEKS standards and will not be updated to the 2021 TEKS.

Key Features

• Differentiated supports for students needing remediation

• Multimodal learning opportunities to keep middle school students engaged

• Full flexibility in format—printable and digital options included

• Editable PowerPoints to customize for your classroom

• Spanish translations for vocabulary, a lab reading passage, and interactive notebook pages

Instructional Framework: The 5E Model

The lesson is organized around the 5E model of instruction—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—ensuring a balance of inquiry, practice, and assessment.

Engage

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards in English and Spanish

• Teacher guide with discussion starters, classroom activities, and notes on misconceptions

Explore

• A student-led, nine-station lab that introduces density through multimodal experiences

Input Stations:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demonstration or experiment

• Read It! – Differentiated reading passages (English & Spanish) with comprehension questions

• Research It! – Guided web-based investigation

• Watch It! – Short video with discussion prompts

Output Stations:

• Organize It! – Card sorts (print and digital)

• Write It! – Written responses to open-ended prompts

• Illustrate It! – Drawing/sketching to reinforce understanding

• Assess It! – Formal vocabulary and content-based questions

Bonus Station:

• Challenge It! – Extension tasks (crosswords, games, and mini-projects) for enrichment

Explain

• Editable PowerPoints (standard and interactive versions)

• Interactive notebook templates in print and digital formats (English & Spanish)

• Note-taking guides to support presentation-based instruction

Elaborate

• Student-choice projects to extend or apply learning either in class or at home

Evaluate

• Assessments updated for STAAR 2.0 with dependent and modified versions

• Review questions and worksheets for discussion, practice, or homework

Virtual & In-Class Use

The lesson is fully adaptable for both traditional classrooms and virtual learning environments. The station lab and interactive notebook materials are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it simple to implement across settings.

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