Aligned with TEKS 7.7D

This Newton's First Law of Motion Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.7D. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach Newton's 1st Law (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.7D

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Newton's 1st Law of Motion Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Newton's First Law of Motion - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Isaac Newton
  • Newton's 1st Law
  • Examples of Newton's 1st Law
  • Balanced Forces
  • Examples of Balanced Forces
  • Unbalanced Forces
  • Examples of Unbalanced Forces
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Newton's 1st Law of Motion - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.7D)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete several hands-on investigations into Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Newton's First Law of Motion Literacy Article (TEKS 7.7D)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Newton's 1st Law of Motion - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.7D)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Analyzing Newton's 1st Law scenarios (2)
  • Complete Answer Keys


Newton's First Law of Motion S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Newton's First Law of Motion - Task Cards (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. Newton's 1st Law, inertia, force, balanced force, unbalanced force, motion, friction, etc.)
  • Identifying examples of inertia from daily life
  • Identifying different types of forces
  • Categorizing examples of balanced and unbalanced forces
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Newton's 1st Law of Motion - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Newton's 1st Law of Motion card sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Newton's First Law of Motion Assessment (TEKS 7.7D)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 50 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Newton's First Law of Motion Warm-Up (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Key Vocabulary (Isaac Newton, Inertia, Balanced Force, Unbalanced Force, Newton's 1st Law)
  • Examples of Newton's First Law of Motion from daily life
  • Categorizing examples of balanced and unbalanced forces
  • True/False practice
  • Identifying how balanced forces and unbalanced forces can be observed in various scenarios


Newton's First Law of Motion Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.7D)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Newton's First Law of Motion Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.7D)
  • Newton's First Law of Motion Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.7D)