Electric & Magnetic Forces Complete Lesson Plan - MS

This complete unit provides middle school teachers with everything needed to teach electric and magnetic forces in an engaging, student-centered way. Students investigate the natural forces that create electromagnetism and explore the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces using data. The lesson includes editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, a differentiated station lab, and assessments. Designed for multiday instruction with minimal prep, it emphasizes differentiated, student-led learning, giving teachers more time to focus on supporting mastery.

Essential Questions for Students

• What are the forces of nature that create electromagnetism?

• What factors determine the strength of electric and magnetic forces (using data)?

Key Features

• Differentiated materials for students needing additional support

• Multimodal activities to sustain engagement across learning styles

• Maximum flexibility—resources available in both printable and digital formats

• Editable PowerPoints for easy customization

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

Instructional Framework: The 5E Model

This lesson is designed around the 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—ensuring a balance of inquiry, guided practice, and assessment.

Engage

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

• Teacher file with class discussion prompts, activities, and common misconceptions

Explore

• A nine-station, student-led lab introduces electric and magnetic forces through multimodal experiences

Input Stations:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Guided online activity with structured follow-up

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection prompts

Output Stations:

• Organize It! – Categorization and card sort tasks (print or digital)

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

• Illustrate It! – Sketching and drawing to support retention

• Assess It! – Vocabulary-in-context and mastery questions

Bonus Station:

• Challenge It! – Crosswords, games, and mini-projects for enrichment or early finishers

Explain

• Editable PowerPoints in both standard and interactive formats

• Interactive Notebook templates (digital & print, English & Spanish)

• Guided note-taking templates for student use

Elaborate

• Student-choice projects on electric and magnetic forces to extend learning in class or at home

Evaluate

• Assessments updated for STAAR 2.0, with standard and modified versions

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

Flexible Learning Options

This lesson works seamlessly in both in-person and virtual classrooms. The station lab and interactive notebook materials are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them easy to adapt for blended or online learning environments.

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