Compare Elements & Compounds Station Lab - New TEKS 7.6A

Keep your middle school students engaged, curious, and learning with this modular, student-led station lab on comparing elements and compounds, aligned with TEKS 2021 standard 7.6A.
This ready-to-use, low-prep resource will save you hours of planning while allowing students to take ownership of their learning through exploration and collaboration.

In this station lab, students will compare and contrast elements and compounds in terms of atoms, molecules, chemical symbols, and chemical formulas.
Perfect for in-class or virtual learning, this flexible activity fits seamlessly into your middle school chemistry curriculum.

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Led

Each station lab includes nine differentiated activities that guide students through a personalized learning experience.
In this student-centered format, the teacher facilitates and supports learning while students work independently or in small groups to explore key concepts.

All nine modular stations come with signage, readings, task cards, and resources, allowing for easy implementation and minimal setup.
The Explore It! station may require a few common classroom materials you likely already have on hand.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn and Explore

Students encounter new information about elements and compounds through a variety of multimodal learning experiences.

• Explore It! – A hands-on demo or activity that connects learning through real-world application. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

• Watch It! – Students view a short video and answer questions about comparing elements and compounds.

• Read It! – Students read a concise, engaging passage with comprehension and vocabulary questions. Differentiated versions are included in English and Spanish to support all reading levels.

• Research It! – Students explore facts, visuals, and graphs about elements and compounds, completing guided questions on their lab sheets.

Output Stations – Apply and Demonstrate Understanding

Students apply and showcase their learning through creative and analytical activities that deepen comprehension.

• Organize It! – Classify examples and data using manipulatives or digital tools.

• Illustrate It! – Sketch or model elements, compounds, and their relationships to visualize concepts and enhance retention.

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

• Assess It! – Demonstrate mastery using task cards and written responses that apply lesson vocabulary in context.

Bonus Station – Challenge It!

Designed for early finishers and advanced learners, this extension station includes crossword puzzles, mini-projects, and games that reinforce and expand on key concepts for enrichment and review.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Comprehensive and ready to use – minimal prep required

• Student-centered and differentiated – supports all learning styles and levels

• Flexible – ideal for traditional, hybrid, or digital classrooms

• Engaging and hands-on – promotes active participation and curiosity

• Compatible – designed for use with PowerPoint and Google Slides

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

The Comparing Elements and Compounds Station Lab is designed for maximum flexibility.
Students can complete all stations in person or online, and all digital versions are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides for seamless integration into your lessons.

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.