Laws of Motion in Systems Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 8.7B

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on Newton’s laws of motion is included in this resource! Students will explore how Newton’s three laws act simultaneously within systems such as sports, vehicle restraints, amusement park rides, rockets, and even plate tectonics. With editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments, this multiday lesson is comprehensive yet low-prep.

Through differentiated, student-led learning, your middle schoolers will stay engaged while you focus on guiding their success.

Essential Questions

• What are Newton’s three laws of motion?

• How can Newton’s three laws act together within a system?

Aligned with 2021 TEKS Standard 8.7B

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials to meet diverse learning needs

• Multimodal learning to keep students interested and engaged

• Flexible formatting—works digitally or in print

• Editable PowerPoints so you can customize with ease

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

This resource follows the proven 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), making it easy to deliver structured, inquiry-based instruction.

What’s Included

Engagement

• 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 help students investigate Newton’s laws in real-world systems:

Input Stations (learn content)

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Guided online activities

• 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! – Student sketches/diagrams for visual reinforcement

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Enrichment activities such as games, crosswords, and mini-projects for early finishers

Explanation

• Editable PowerPoints (standard & interactive)

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

• Guided note-taking templates

Elaboration

• Student-choice projects explaining how Newton’s laws govern motion in both man-made and natural systems

Evaluation

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

• Review worksheet for class discussion, test prep, or homework

Flexible for Any Classroom

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

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