Calculating Average Speed Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 7.7A

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on calculating average speed is included in this resource! Students will learn how to use distance and time measurements from investigations to calculate average speed 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.

With differentiated, student-centered learning opportunities, your students stay engaged while you focus on supporting their success.

Essential Questions

• What measurements of distance and time must be recorded during an investigation to determine average speed?

• How is average speed calculated using distance and time data?

Aligned with 2021 TEKS Standard 7.7A

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials for learners at all levels

• Multimodal activities to engage every student

• Flexible formatting—works digitally or in print

• Editable PowerPoints for easy customization

• Spanish translations for vocabulary, passages, and notebook pages

Built on the proven 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), this resource provides a structured yet flexible framework for student success.

What’s Included

Engagement

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

• Teacher guide with discussion prompts, student activity ideas, and common misconceptions

Exploration – Student-Led Station Lab
Nine differentiated stations introduce average speed using multiple learning styles:

Input Stations (learn content)

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Online task with guided responses

• 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! – Student sketches and diagrams for reinforcement

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

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 calculating average speed (distance ÷ time)

Evaluation

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

• Review worksheet for practice, homework, or 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.