Aligned with TEKS 7.8B

This Movement of Thermal Energy Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.8B. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the movement of thermal energy (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.8B

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Movement of Thermal Energy Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.8B)

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


Movement of Thermal Energy - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.8B)

  • Thermal Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Thermal Equilibrium
  • Examples of Thermal Equilibrium
  • 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


Movement of Thermal Energy - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.8B)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation in which they observe the movement of thermal energy within systems
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Movement of Thermal Energy Literacy Article (TEKS 7.8B)

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


Movement of Thermal Energy - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.8B)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Illustrating the flow of thermal energy in examples (3)
  • Complete Answer Keys


Movement of Thermal Energy S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.8B)

  • 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)


Movement of Thermal Energy - Task Cards (TEKS 7.8B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. heat, thermal energy, thermal equilibrium, heat transfer, etc.)
  • Identifying examples of thermal energy and thermal equilibrium from daily life
  • Distinguishing between distance and displacement
  • Categorizing examples of high and low thermal energy
  • 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


Movement of Thermal Energy - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.8B)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Movement of Thermal Energy card sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Movement of Thermal Energy Assessment (TEKS 7.8B)

  • 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


Movement of Thermal Energy Warm-Up (TEKS 7.8B)

  • Key Vocabulary (Thermal Energy, Heat, Heat Transfer, Thermal Equilibrium)
  • Examples of the movement of thermal energy from daily life
  • Describing the movement of thermal energy from scenarios
  • True/False practice
  • Categorizing examples of high and low thermal energy


Movement of Thermal Energy Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.8B)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Movement of Thermal Energy Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.8B)
  • Movement of Thermal Energy Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.8B)