Aligned with TEKS 7.9C

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

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Characteristics of Earth Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.9C)

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


Characteristics of Earth - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.9C)

  • Why is Earth Unique?
  • Water
  • Proximity to Sun
  • Goldilocks Zone
  • Composition of Atmosphere
  • Diagram
  • 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


Characteristics of Earth - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.9C)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation into the three main characteristics of Earth that make it suitable for life
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Characteristics of Earth Literacy Article (TEKS 7.9C)

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


Characteristics of Earth - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.9C)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Analyzing a data table (2 questions)
  • Complete Answer Keys


Characteristics of Earth S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.9C)

  • 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)


Characteristics of Earth - Task Cards (TEKS 7.9C)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. atmosphere, Goldilocks zone, habitable zone, proximity, etc.)
  • Importance of the Earth's proximity to the Sun
  • Importance of the Earth's atmosphere
  • Importance of liquid water on Earth
  • Identifying important factors (i.e. Sun, Water, Atmosphere) based on given statements
  • 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


Characteristics of Earth - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.9C)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Characteristics of Earth graphic organizer activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Characteristics of Earth Assessment (TEKS 7.9C)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 57 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Characteristics of Earth Warm-Up (TEKS 7.9C)

  • Sketch and label an important feature of Earth that sustains life
  • Characteristics of Earth graphic organizer
  • Characteristics of Earth extension question
  • Short response questions
  • Multiple choice practice


Characteristics of Earth Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.9C)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Characteristics of Earth Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.9C)
  • Characteristics of Earth Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.9C)