Changes in Matter Station Lab - New TEKS 7.6C

Keep your middle school students engaged, curious, and learning with this modular, student-led activity on changes in matter, aligned with TEKS 2021 standard 7.6C.
This ready-to-use resource saves you hours of prep time while empowering students to take ownership of their learning through interactive, hands-on experiences.

In this station lab, students will distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter, applying their understanding through a variety of multimodal activities.
Perfect for both in-class and virtual learning, this flexible lesson fits seamlessly into your physical science curriculum.

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Led

Each station lab includes nine differentiated activities designed to create a personalized learning experience for every student.
In this student-centered approach, the teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding learning rather than directing it.

All nine modular stations include signage, reading materials, resources, and task cards, giving students everything they need to work independently or in small groups.
The Explore It! station may require a few common classroom materials already available in your lab.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn and Explore

Students explore new concepts about physical and chemical changes through multimodal learning experiences.

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

• Watch It! – Students watch a short, focused video and answer guided questions about changes in matter.

• Read It! – A short reading passage with comprehension and vocabulary questions. Differentiated versions are available in English and Spanish for multiple reading levels.

• Research It! – Students examine facts, images, and graphs about changes in matter, performing tasks and answering questions on their lab sheets.

Output Stations – Apply and Demonstrate Understanding

Students demonstrate comprehension through hands-on, creative, and written activities that solidify learning.

• Organize It! – Use manipulatives or digital tools to sort and classify examples of physical and chemical changes.

• Illustrate It! – Sketch or model changes in matter to improve visual understanding and memory retention.

• Write It! – Respond to short-answer prompts using complete sentences and scientific vocabulary.

• Assess It! – Apply knowledge through task cards and written responses that use key vocabulary in context.

Bonus Station – Challenge It!

Perfect for early finishers or advanced learners, this station offers fun extension activities—including crosswords, games, and mini-projects—to deepen understanding and reinforce key concepts.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Comprehensive and ready to use – minimal prep required

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

• Flexible format – works perfectly for in-person, hybrid, or digital classrooms

• Engaging and multimodal – keeps students active, thinking, and collaborating

• Compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides – simple to implement and share

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This Changes in Matter Station Lab is designed for maximum flexibility.
Students can complete all activities on campus or online, with digital files fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint.

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.