Aligned with TEKS 7.8C

This Temperature and Kinetic Energy Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.8C. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach temperature and kinetic energy (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.8C

Resources included in this bundle:

Temperature and Kinetic Energy Warm-Up (TEKS 7.8C)

  • Key Vocabulary (Temperature, Kinetic Energy, Thermometer, Atom, Molecule)
  • Examples of temperature and/or kinetic energy from daily life
  • Describing the change in kinetic energy of the particles of substances from scenarios
  • True/False practice
  • Categorizing examples of high and low kinetic energy


Temperature and Kinetic Energy - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.8C)

  • Temperature
  • Measuring Temperature
  • Kinetic Energy
  • How are Temperature and Kinetic Energy Related?
  • Particles of Matter
  • States of Matter and Kinetic Energy
  • Examples of Temperature and Kinetic Energy
  • 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


Temperature and Kinetic Energy Literacy Article (TEKS 7.8C)

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


Temperature and Kinetic Energy S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.8C)

  • 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)


Temperature and Kinetic Energy - Task Cards (TEKS 7.8C)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. temperature, kinetic energy, thermometer, etc.)
  • Identifying examples of temperature and kinetic energy from daily life
  • Categorizing examples of high and low kinetic 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


Temperature and Kinetic Energy Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.8C)

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


Temperature and Kinetic Energy Assessment (TEKS 7.8C)

  • 30 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 53 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Also included in the bundle:

  • Temperature and Kinetic Energy Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.8C)
  • Temperature and Kinetic Energy Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.8C)