Aligned with TEKS 8.6A

This Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.6A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach elements, compounds, and mixtures (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.6A

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.6A)

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


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.6A)

  • Elements
  • Examples of elements
  • Compounds
  • Examples of compounds
  • Organic compounds
  • Mixtures
  • Examples of mixtures
  • Homogeneous mixtures
  • Heterogeneous mixtures
  • 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


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.6A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will recognize the elements, compounds, and mixtures in a real-world scenario
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Literacy Article (TEKS 8.6A)

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


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.6A)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.6A)

  • 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)


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Task Cards (TEKS 8.6A)

  • Key vocabulary (i.e. element, compound, mixture, homogeneous mixture, heterogeneous mixture, etc.)
  • Element, compound, and mixture diagrams
  • Examples of elements, compounds, and mixtures
  • 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


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.6A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures sorting activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Assessment (TEKS 8.6A)

  • 35 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 60 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Warm-Up (TEKS 8.6A)

  • Key Vocabulary (element, compound, mixture, homogeneous mixture, heterogeneous mixture)
  • Categorizing examples of elements, compounds, and mixtures
  • List 5 everyday examples of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
  • Classifying atom models as elements, compounds, or mixtures
  • Elements, compounds, and mixtures Venn diagram


Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.6A)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.6A)
  • Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.6A)