Newton's Second Law of Motion Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 8.7A

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on Newton’s Second Law of Motion is included in this resource! Students will investigate how acceleration depends on the net force acting on an object and its mass through hands-on activities, guided practice, and student-led exploration. With editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments, this multiday lesson is comprehensive yet low-prep.

Through differentiated, student-centered activities, your middle schoolers stay engaged while you focus on their success.

Essential Questions

• How do we calculate the acceleration of an object?

• How does acceleration depend on the net force acting on an object?

• How does acceleration depend on the mass of an object?

Aligned with 2021 TEKS Standard 8.7A

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials for learners who need extra support

• Multimodal learning to keep students engaged

• Maximum flexibility—works digitally or in print

• Editable PowerPoints so you can tailor lessons for your classroom

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

This lesson follows the research-based 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), ensuring both structure and depth for meaningful learning.

What’s Included

Engagement

• Lesson objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

• Teacher guide with discussion prompts, student activities, and common misconceptions

Exploration – Student-Led Station Lab
Nine differentiated stations let students calculate and analyze the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration:

Input Stations (absorb content)

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Guided online tasks

• Watch It! – Short video with student lab sheet prompts

Output Stations (show understanding)

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts

• Write It! – Open-ended short-answer responses

• Illustrate It! – Sketches or diagrams to reinforce recall

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Fun enrichment activities like crosswords, games, and mini-projects for early finishers

Explanation

• Editable PowerPoints (standard & interactive versions)

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

• Guided note-taking templates

Elaboration

• Student-choice projects on Newton’s Second Law for in-class or at-home extension

Evaluation

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

• Review worksheet for practice, homework, or class discussion

Flexible for Any Classroom

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

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.