Conservation in Reactions Station Lab-New TEKS 8.6E

Keep your middle school students engaged, curious, and actively learning with this modular, student-led station lab on conservation in chemical reactions, aligned with TEKS 2021 standard 8.6E.
This ready-to-use resource saves you hours of prep time while giving students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning through exploration, hands-on activities, and collaboration.

In this station lab, students will investigate how mass is conserved in chemical reactions and relate conservation of mass to the rearrangement of atoms using chemical equations—including photosynthesis as a real-world example.
Perfect for in-class or virtual learning, this differentiated activity makes abstract chemistry concepts tangible and engaging for every learner.

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Led

Each station lab features nine differentiated activities that allow students to create a personalized learning experience.
With this student-centered approach, teachers act as facilitators—guiding exploration rather than directing every step.

The nine modular stations include all signage, reading materials, resources, and task cards for smooth classroom management.
The Explore It! station may require a few common lab materials you already have available.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn and Explore

Students encounter new ideas about conservation in chemical reactions through multimodal learning experiences.

• Explore It! – A hands-on demonstration or activity that helps students connect theory to real-world application. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

• Watch It! – Students view a short, engaging video and answer comprehension questions about conservation in reactions.

• Read It! – Students read a short passage about conservation of mass and chemical reactions, then answer vocabulary and comprehension questions. Differentiated readings are provided in English and Spanish for multiple reading levels.

• Research It! – Students analyze facts, images, and graphs to learn more about the law of conservation of mass, completing guided tasks on their lab sheets.

Output Stations – Apply and Demonstrate Understanding

Students show what they’ve learned through creative, written, and analytical activities that reinforce comprehension and retention.

• Organize It! – Sort and categorize information using manipulatives or digital drag-and-drop tools.

• Illustrate It! – Draw models to visualize how atoms rearrange in chemical reactions while mass remains conserved.

• Write It! – Respond to open-ended prompts using academic vocabulary and complete sentences.

• Assess It! – Demonstrate mastery with task cards and a written paragraph applying key vocabulary in context.

Bonus Station – Challenge It!

Designed for early finishers and advanced learners, this extension station includes crossword puzzles, games, and mini-projects that encourage students to apply their understanding in new and exciting ways.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Comprehensive and ready to use – minimal prep required

• Differentiated and student-centered – supports all learning styles and levels

• Flexible – perfect for traditional, hybrid, or virtual instruction

• Engaging and hands-on – keeps students active and invested in learning

• Compatible – fully functional with PowerPoint and Google Slides

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is designed for maximum flexibility.
Students can complete all stations on campus or online, and all files are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, allowing for seamless integration in any classroom environment.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.