{"product_id":"3126655","title":"Earth Science Station Lab Bundle - Grades 6-8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese modular, student-led science center activities cover 14 Earth science topics. Station labs are a great way to keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout your lessons. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint and digital formats!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditable PowerPoint files checked for compatibility with Google apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePDF versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher guidance and full answer keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e: This station lab bundle aligns with the 2017 TEKS. 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