Motion Graphing Complete Lesson Plan - MS

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on motion graphing is included in this resource! Students will learn how to measure, graph, and interpret changes in motion through hands-on investigations and student-led activities. With editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments, this multiday lesson is comprehensive yet low-prep.

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

Essential Questions

• Can you measure and graph changes in motion?

• Can you interpret an object’s motion from a graph?

• Can you describe the characteristics of a motion graph?

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

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials to support learners at all levels

• Multimodal activities that keep students interested

• Maximum flexibility—works digitally or in print

• Editable PowerPoints for easy customization

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

Built on the research-based 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), this resource provides both structure and flexibility.

What’s Included

Engagement

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

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

Exploration – Student-Led Station Lab
Nine differentiated stations introduce motion graphing through multiple learning styles:

Input Stations (learn content)

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Online activity with guided responses

• Watch It! – Short video with discussion prompts

Output Stations (show understanding)

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts

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

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

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Fun extensions 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 motion graphing to extend learning in class or at home

Evaluation

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

• Review worksheet for practice, homework, or discussion

Flexible for Any Classroom

This resource is ready for in-person or 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 formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.