Forces in the Real-World Station Lab - New TEKS 6.7A

This modular, student-led activity is fully aligned with TEKS 2021 standard 6.7A and helps middle school students explore how forces act on objects in real-world contexts. With everything ready to go, you’ll save a ton of prep time while giving students the opportunity to take charge of their learning.

In this interactive lab, students will identify and explain the effects of gravity, friction, magnetism, applied forces, and normal forces using real-world applications. Perfect for both in-class and virtual learning!

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Centered

Each lab includes nine stations designed to provide a personalized learning experience for every student. Teachers facilitate, while students work independently or in small groups to explore and apply new concepts.

All signage, readings, task cards, and resources are included. The Explore It! station may require a few simple classroom materials you likely already have on hand.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn the Concepts

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

• Watch It! – Short video with comprehension questions

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

• Research It! – Facts, images, and graphs with guided lab sheet tasks

Output Stations – Show Understanding

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

• Illustrate It! – Sketches and models to reinforce concepts visually

• Write It! – Open-ended written responses in complete sentences

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

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

Flexible for Any Classroom

Station labs are designed for both on-campus and virtual use. Files are fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint, making them simple to integrate into any learning environment.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Differentiated for diverse learners

• Multimodal to keep students engaged

• Flexible in print or digital formats

• Minimal prep required

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