Big Bang Theory Complete Lesson Plan - MS

Everything you need for an engaging, ready-to-teach unit on the Big Bang Theory is here! Students will investigate the scientific evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory through hands-on, multimodal activities. 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 stay engaged while you focus on their success.

Essential Question

• What scientific evidence is used in constructing an explanation of the Big Bang Theory?

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

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated materials to meet the needs of all learners

• Multimodal activities that keep students engaged

• Flexible format—works digitally or in print

• Editable PowerPoints to customize for your classroom

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

This resource is based on the 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), giving you a structured and effective approach to teaching complex science concepts.

What’s Included

Engagement

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

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

Exploration – Student-Led Station Lab
Nine differentiated stations let students investigate the Big Bang Theory in multiple ways:

Input Stations (absorb content)

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment

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

• Research It! – Guided online tasks

• 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! – Sketches or diagrams to reinforce concepts visually

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Fun enrichment activities for early finishers such as crosswords, games, 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 the Big Bang Theory for in-class or at-home extension

Evaluation

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

• Review worksheet for homework, practice, or discussion

Flexible for Any Classroom

This lesson is designed for both in-person and virtual learning. Station labs, interactive notebooks, and presentations are 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.