Asteroids, Meteors, & Comets Station Lab

This modular, student-led activity will keep your middle school students engaged while exploring objects in space. With everything included, you’ll save a ton of prep time while giving students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning.

In this interactive lab, students will describe the physical properties, location, and movements of asteroids, meteors, and comets. Designed for flexibility, this resource works seamlessly 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 station lab includes eight core activities plus a bonus challenge station, giving every learner a personalized experience. Students work independently or in small groups while teachers guide and facilitate instead of directing every step.

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

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 vocabulary and comprehension practice

• Research It! – Website-based investigation with guided lab sheet activities

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection questions

Output Stations – Show Understanding

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

• Illustrate It! – Sketches and models for visual reinforcement

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

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

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

Flexible for Any Classroom

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

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.