Aqueous Solutions Station Lab - New TEKS 7.6D

Keep your middle school students engaged, curious, and learning with this modular, student-led activity on aqueous solutions, aligned with TEKS 2021 standard 7.6D.
This comprehensive, ready-to-use resource saves you hours of prep time while allowing students to take ownership of their learning through exploration, collaboration, and hands-on investigation.

In this station lab, students will describe aqueous solutions in terms of solute, solvent, concentration, and dilution—building a deep understanding of how solutions behave in the real world.
Perfect for both in-class and virtual learning, this resource adapts easily to any classroom setting.

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Led

Each station lab includes nine differentiated activities that provide students with a personalized learning experience.
In this student-centered approach, the teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students as they work independently or in small groups.

All nine modular stations come with signage, reading materials, resources, and task cards—everything students need for a seamless, structured lab experience.
The Explore It! station may require a few common classroom materials that are likely already in your lab.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn and Explore

Students encounter new concepts about aqueous solutions through multimodal learning experiences.

• Explore It! – Hands-on activity or demo connecting key ideas through practical application. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

• Watch It! – Short, focused video with guided comprehension questions about aqueous solutions.

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

• Research It! – Students examine facts, visuals, and graphs to build connections about solutes, solvents, and concentration. They perform tasks and record answers on their lab sheets.

Output Stations – Apply and Demonstrate Understanding

Students show what they’ve learned through creative, analytical, and written responses.

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

• Illustrate It! – Draw or model aqueous solution concepts to reinforce visual understanding and recall.

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

• Assess It! – Demonstrate mastery using vocabulary-based task cards and applied written responses.

Bonus Station – Challenge It!

Keep early finishers and advanced learners engaged with extension activities such as crosswords, mini-projects, and games.
These activities encourage critical thinking and provide opportunities for enrichment and review.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Comprehensive and ready to use – minimal prep required

• Differentiated and student-centered – supports diverse learners

• Flexible – perfect for traditional, blended, or virtual classrooms

• Engaging and interactive – encourages inquiry and collaboration

• Compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides – easy to use digitally

Can This Resource Be Used for Virtual Learning?

Absolutely. The Aqueous Solutions Station Lab is designed for flexibility and can be completed on campus or in a virtual learning environment.
All materials are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, ensuring a seamless transition between physical and digital instruction.

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.