Aligned with TEKS 7.8A

This Heat Transfer Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.8A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach conduction, convection, and radiation (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.8A

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Heat Transfer Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.8A)

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


Heat Transfer - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.8A)

  • Heat
  • Heat Transfer
  • Thermal Equilibrium
  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • 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


Heat Transfer - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.8A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation in which they observe the three types of heat transfer and match the vocabulary to their experiences
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Heat Transfer Literacy Article (TEKS 7.8A)

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


Heat Transfer - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.8A)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Creating examples of heat transfer - conduction, convection, and radiation
  • Complete Answer Keys


Heat Transfer S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.8A)

  • 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)


Heat Transfer - Task Cards (TEKS 7.8A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. thermal energy, heat, conduction, convection, radiation, etc.)
  • Identifying examples of conduction, convection, and radiation
  • Conductors vs. Insulators
  • Categorizing examples of conduction, convection, and radiation
  • 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


Heat Transfer - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.8A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Conduction, Convection, and Radiation card sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Heat Transfer Assessment (TEKS 7.8A)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 52 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Heat Transfer Warm-Up (TEKS 7.8A)

  • Key Vocabulary (Heat Transfer, Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Thermal Equilibrium)
  • Listing 3 examples of conduction, convection, and radiation from daily life
  • Categorizing examples of conduction, convection, and radiation
  • True/False practice
  • Identifying characteristics of conduction, convection, and radiation


Heat Transfer Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.8A)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Heat Transfer Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.8A)
  • Heat Transfer Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.8A)