Aligned with TEKS 7.9A

This Solar System Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.9A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the Solar System (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.9A

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Solar System Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.9A)

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


Solar System - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.9A)

  • The Sun
  • The Planets
  • Moons
  • Asteroids
  • Meteors
  • Comets
  • The Kuiper Belt
  • The Oort Cloud
  • 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


Solar System - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.9A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation in which they match the physical properties of solar system objects to their names and locate them on a map
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Solar System Literacy Article (TEKS 7.9A)

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


Solar System - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.9A)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Identifying locations of components within the solar system on a diagram
  • Complete Answer Keys


Solar System S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.9A)

  • 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)


Solar System - Task Cards (TEKS 7.9A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. solar system, Sun, planets, moon, comets, asteroids, meteors, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, etc.)
  • Characteristics of the planets
  • Identifying planets, asteroids, meteors, and comets
  • 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


Solar System - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.9A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Solar System card sort/matching activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Solar System Assessment (TEKS 7.9A)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 55 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Solar System Warm-Up (TEKS 7.9A)

  • Key Vocabulary (Solar System, Planet, Asteroid, Meteoroid, Comet)
  • Comparing and contrasting the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud
  • Categorizing characteristics of the planets
  • True/False practice
  • Comparing and contrasting asteroids and comets


Solar System Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.9A)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Solar System Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.9A)
  • Solar System Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.9A)