Speed & Velocity Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 7.7B

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on speed and velocity is included in this resource! Students will learn how to distinguish between speed and velocity in linear motion by examining the roles of distance, displacement, and direction. With editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments, this multiday lesson is comprehensive yet low-prep.

Through differentiated, student-led activities, your students will stay engaged while you focus on their success.

Essential Question

• What is the difference between speed and velocity in terms of distance, displacement, and direction?

Aligned with 2021 TEKS Standard 7.7B

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials for learners at all levels

• Multimodal learning to keep middle schoolers engaged

• Maximum flexibility—works digitally or in print

• Editable PowerPoints for easy customization

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

This lesson follows the research-based 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), ensuring a structured yet flexible path to student success.

What’s Included

Engagement

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

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

Exploration – Student-Led Station Lab
Nine differentiated stations help students explore speed, velocity, distance, displacement, and direction through multiple modalities:

Input Stations (absorb content)

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Online task with guided responses

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection prompts

Output Stations (show understanding)

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts

• Write It! – Open-ended written responses

• Illustrate It! – Drawing/sketching concepts for visual recall

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Extension tasks for early finishers, including games, crosswords, and mini-projects

Explanation

• Editable PowerPoints (standard & interactive versions)

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

• Guided note-taking templates

Elaboration

• Student-choice projects on describing motion with distance, displacement, and direction to explain speed and velocity

Evaluation

• STAAR 2.0–style assessments (standard & modified versions)

• Review worksheet for practice, homework, or discussion

Flexible for Any Classroom

This lesson is designed for both in-person and virtual learning. Station labs, interactive notebooks, and presentations are fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint.

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