Aligned with TEKS 7.9B

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

Resources included in this bundle:


Gravity in the Solar System Warm-Up (TEKS 7.9B)

  • Key Vocabulary (Gravity, Mass, Weight, Solar System)
  • Examples of gravity from daily life
  • Characteristics of the planets
  • True/False practice
  • Comparing and contrasting inner planets and outer planets Venn Diagram


Gravity in the Solar System - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.9B)

  • Gravity
  • Mass vs. Weight
  • Solar System Weights
  • Solar System
  • Inner Planets
  • Inner Planet Facts
  • Outer Planets
  • Outer Planet Facts
  • 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


Gravity in the Solar System Literacy Article (TEKS 7.9B)

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


Gravity in the Solar System S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.9B)

  • 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)


Gravity in the Solar System - Task Cards (TEKS 7.9B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. gravity, inertia, mass, weight, solar system, orbit, etc.)
  • Mass vs. weight
  • Gravitational force
  • Identifying planets based on characteristics
  • 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


Gravity in the Solar System Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.9B)

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


Gravity in the Solar System Assessment (TEKS 7.9B)

  • 35 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 48 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:

  • Gravity in the Solar System Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.9B)
  • Gravity in the Solar System Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.9B)