Big Bang Theory Station Lab - MS

This modular, student-led activity is the perfect way to keep your middle schoolers engaged while exploring the origin of the universe. With everything included, you’ll save a ton of prep time while giving students the chance to direct their own learning.

In this interactive lab, students will research how scientific data are used as evidence to develop scientific theories—specifically the Big Bang Theory. Designed for flexibility, this resource works seamlessly in both in-class and virtual learning environments.

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

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Centered

Each lab includes eight differentiated activities plus a bonus challenge station, creating a personalized learning experience for all students. Teachers guide and facilitate while students work independently or in small groups to explore space science concepts.

All signage, passages, task cards, and resources are provided. The Explore It! station may require a few simple classroom materials you likely already have on hand.

The Stations

Input Stations – Build Understanding

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

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

• Research It! – Website-based tasks with guided questions

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection prompts

Output Stations – Show Understanding

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

• Illustrate It! – Sketches or diagrams to visually represent the Big Bang Theory

• Write It! – Short-answer responses in complete sentences

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Perfect for early finishers or advanced learners, with crosswords, games, and mini-projects to extend learning

Virtual & In-Class Flexibility

This station lab is fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it easy to use in both traditional and online classrooms.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Differentiated to meet diverse learning needs

• Multimodal to keep students engaged

• Flexible for print or digital use

• Minimal prep, maximum impact

This station lab is also part of the Big Bang Theory 5E Lesson Plan, which expands into editable presentations, interactive notebooks, assessments, projects, 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.