Calculating Net Force Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 6.7B

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on forces and motion is included in this resource! Students will learn how to calculate net force on an object in horizontal or vertical directions using diagrams, and determine whether the forces are balanced or unbalanced. With editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments, this multiday lesson is comprehensive yet low-prep.

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

Essential Questions

• How is the net force on an object represented in a horizontal or vertical direction using diagrams?

• How can we determine whether the forces acting on an object are balanced or unbalanced?

Aligned with 2021 TEKS Standard 6.7B

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials for learners who need extra support

• Multimodal learning to keep students interested

• Flexible formatting—printable and digital options included

• Editable PowerPoints so you can customize as needed

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

This lesson follows the proven 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), providing structure and depth for meaningful learning.

What’s Included

Engagement

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

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

Exploration – Student-Led Station Lab
Nine differentiated stations introduce net force through hands-on, visual, and digital activities:

Input Stations (learn 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 discussion prompts

Output Stations (show understanding)

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts

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

• Illustrate It! – Sketching and diagramming to reinforce recall

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

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

Explanation

• Editable PowerPoints (standard & interactive versions)

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

• Note-taking templates to guide learning

Elaboration

• Student-choice projects to extend learning by diagramming and analyzing forces

Evaluation

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

• Review worksheet for practice, homework, or discussion

Flexible for Any Classroom

This lesson works seamlessly 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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