{"title":"NCSTA Station Lab Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_module_17582138774573_\" class=\"hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"widget\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c3956;\"\u003eThanks for visiting us at the North Carolina Science Teachers Conference! As a thank you for stopping by, here are five lessons that focus on the Explore phase of the the 5E Method. Just use the code from your email when you check out to get all these lessons for FREE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3159213","title":"Testing Forces - Student-Led Station Lab - Grades 4-6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis modular, student-led activity about testing forces will keep your class engaged and learning throughout this physical science lesson.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a finished product; it will be updated with formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this station lab, students will learn to design a simple experimental investigation that tests the effect of force on an object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the student create a personalized learning experience, with a ninth challenge station for early finishers. In this student-centered approach, the teacher facilitates student learning rather than directing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine modular stations include all signage, literature, resources, and task cards for the students to complete independently or in small groups. The Explore It! station may require a few materials that you likely already have in your lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cins\u003eINPUT\u003c\/ins\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStations offer multimodal ways to encounter new concepts about testing forces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– This station is a hands-on demonstration that allows students to connect information through application. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead It! –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt this station, students read a short passage about testing forces and answer questions about the reading and vocabulary terms. Differentiated passages, in Spanish and English, are available for readers needing shorter, easier text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResearch It!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e– This station uses a website where students will learn more information about testing forces. Students will perform tasks and answer related questions on their lab sheets. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Students watch a short video at this station and answer questions about testing forces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cins\u003eOUTPUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/ins\u003eStations provide multiple ways for students to show what they have learned about testing forces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganize It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The students work hands-on with manipulatives at this station. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrate It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– At this station, the student sketches or draws models about testing forces This visual learning activity helps the student recall and retain new information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrite It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– At this station, the students respond to short-answer prompts that allow them to communicate their knowledge using complete sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssess It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The students demonstrate their knowledge of testing forces using a series of task cards with questions and a paragraph that uses vocabulary in context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Station - Challenge It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Early finishers and advanced students will love the extension activities in this station. 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The Station Lab for the new 2021 TEKS standard can be found here:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElectricity in Closed Circuits Student-Led Station Lab - Grade 4, New TEKS 4.8C.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach station lab has eight differentiated activities that help the student create a personalized learning experience, with a ninth challenge station for early finishers. In this student-centered approach, the teacher facilitates student learning rather than directing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine modular stations include all signage, literature, resources, and task cards for fourth graders to complete independently or in small groups. 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This visual learning activity helps the student recall and retain new information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrite It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– At this station, the students respond to short-answer prompts that allow them to communicate their knowledge using complete sentences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssess It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The students demonstrate their knowledge of electrical circuits using a series of task cards with questions and a paragraph that uses vocabulary in context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Station - Challenge It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Early finishers and advanced students will love the extension activities in this station. 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