Lunar Cycle Station Lab - MS

This modular, student-led activity will keep your middle schoolers engaged while exploring the phases of the Moon. With everything included, you’ll save a ton of prep time while giving your students the opportunity to direct their own learning.

In this interactive lab, students will demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle. This flexible resource is perfect for both in-class and virtual learning.

Texas Teachers: This station lab aligns with the 2017 TEKS (not updated for the 2021 TEKS).

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Centered

Each lab features eight differentiated activities plus a bonus challenge station, creating a personalized learning experience for all students. Teachers serve as facilitators, while students work independently or in small groups.

All signage, resources, and task cards are included. The Explore It! station may require a few simple classroom supplies you already have.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn the Concepts

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or digital drag-and-drop in PowerPoint/Google Slides

• Read It! – Differentiated passages (English & Spanish) with comprehension and vocabulary practice

• Research It! – Website-based activity with guiding questions

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection prompts

Output Stations – Show Understanding

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts/manipulatives

• Illustrate It! – Student sketches or diagrams of the lunar cycle

• Write It! – Open-ended short-answer responses

• Assess It! – Task cards + a vocabulary-in-context writing activity

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Enrichment activities for early finishers, including crosswords, games, and mini-projects

Virtual & In-Class Flexibility

This resource is fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint, making it simple to use in both classroom and digital settings.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Differentiated for diverse learning needs

• Multimodal design keeps students engaged

• Flexible in print or digital formats

• Minimal prep required

This station lab is also included in the Lunar Cycle 5E Lesson Plan, which expands into editable presentations, interactive notebooks, student-choice projects, assessments, and more.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.