Acids & Bases Station Lab - MS 6-8 - Print, Virtual

Keep your middle school students engaged, curious, and learning with this modular, student-led station lab on acids and bases.
These comprehensive, ready-to-use materials will save you hours of prep time while giving students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning through exploration and hands-on investigation.

In this interactive lab, students will identify and compare the characteristics of acids and bases while gaining an understanding of how pH, ions, and chemical properties relate to real-world applications.

This station lab is also included in the Acids and Bases 5E Lesson Plan, which features presentations, note templates, interactive notebook activities, projects, assessments, and more for your complete middle school chemistry curriculum.

Texas Teachers: This station lab aligns with the 2017 TEKS and will not be updated for the 2021 standards.

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Led

Each station lab includes eight differentiated activities designed to create a personalized learning experience, plus a ninth Challenge Station for early finishers.
With this student-centered approach, teachers serve as facilitators while students collaborate, explore, and learn independently.

The nine modular stations come with signage, reading materials, resources, and task cards, allowing students to complete activities individually or in small groups.
The Explore It! station may require a few common classroom materials you likely already have on hand.

Ready for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is built for maximum flexibility—perfect for traditional, blended, or virtual classrooms.
All materials are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it easy to assign, display, and manage activities in any setting.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn and Explore

Students explore new concepts about acids and bases through multimodal learning experiences.

• Explore It! – Hands-on demonstration or digital manipulation connecting real-world chemistry applications.

• Read It! – Short, engaging passage with comprehension and vocabulary questions. Differentiated readings are included in English and Spanish for multiple reading levels.

• Research It! – Guided online investigation with facts, visuals, and tasks to deepen understanding.

• Watch It! – Short video followed by guided reflection and comprehension questions.

Output Stations – Apply and Demonstrate Understanding

Students demonstrate what they’ve learned through creative, written, and analytical activities.

• Organize It! – Classify and sort examples of acids and bases using manipulatives or digital drag-and-drop tools.

• Illustrate It! – Create sketches or diagrams to represent concepts visually and strengthen recall.

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

• Assess It! – Apply learning through vocabulary-rich task cards and written responses.

Bonus Station – Challenge It!

For early finishers or advanced learners, this extension station offers fun, higher-level challenges—such as crossword puzzles, mini-projects, or chemistry-based games—to reinforce and deepen understanding.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Comprehensive and ready to use – minimal prep required

• Differentiated and student-centered – supports all learning styles

• Flexible – perfect for both in-person and digital learning

• Engaging and interactive – keeps students motivated and curious

• Compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides – easy to integrate into your classroom routine