Speed, Velocity, Acceleration Station Lab - Gr MS, Print, Virtual

This modular, student-led activity is the perfect way to keep your middle schoolers engaged while exploring force and motion concepts. With everything included, you’ll save a ton of prep time while giving students the chance to take ownership of their learning.

In this interactive lab, students will calculate average speed using distance and time measurements and build a deeper understanding of speed, velocity, and acceleration. Designed for flexibility, it works equally well for in-class or virtual learning.

Texas Teachers: This resource aligns with the 2017 TEKS (not updated for the 2021 TEKS).

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Centered

Each station lab includes eight differentiated activities plus a bonus challenge station, ensuring a personalized experience for every learner. Teachers act as facilitators, while students work independently or in small groups to apply what they’ve learned.

All signage, passages, and task cards are included. The Explore It! station may require a few simple materials you already have in your classroom.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn the Concepts

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or digital drag-and-drop activity in PowerPoint/Google Slides

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

• Research It! – Website-based investigation with guided lab sheet tasks

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection questions

Output Stations – Show Understanding

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts/manipulatives

• Illustrate It! – Sketching and modeling for visual reinforcement

• Write It! – Open-ended short-answer prompts in complete sentences

• Assess It! – Task cards + vocabulary-in-context writing

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Perfect for early finishers or advanced learners, with crosswords, games, and mini-projects for enrichment

Virtual & In-Class Flexibility

This resource is fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it easy to use in both physical and digital classrooms.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Differentiated for all learners

• Multimodal to keep students engaged

• Flexible in digital or print formats

• Minimal prep required

This station lab is also included in the Speed, Velocity, Acceleration 5E Lesson Plan, which expands into editable presentations, interactive notebooks, assessments, projects, and more.

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.