Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Station Lab - MS

This student-led, modular station lab engages middle school learners in exploring how weathering and erosion contribute to the uneven distribution of Earth’s resources, connecting past and current geoscience processes to observable patterns. Through a series of differentiated input and output stations, students build knowledge, apply concepts, and construct evidence-based explanations—all while directing their own learning.

Note for Texas teachers: This resource aligns with the 2017 TEKS and will not be updated for the 2021 standards.

Structure & Differentiation

• Nine total stations: eight differentiated activities plus one challenge station

• Designed to support diverse learners with scaffolds for remediation and enrichment tasks for advanced students

• Includes station signage, readings, task cards, and resources to allow for independent or small-group learning

• The Explore It! station may require a few simple classroom materials you likely already have on hand

Station Breakdown

Input Stations (building knowledge):

• Explore It! – Hands-on demonstration; digital version uses interactive activities in PowerPoint or Google Slides

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

• Research It! – Web-based activity with structured lab sheet responses

• Watch It! – Short video with guided questions on weathering, erosion, and deposition

Output Stations (demonstrating knowledge):

• Organize It! – Categorization and card sort tasks using manipulatives or digital formats

• Illustrate It! – Drawing/sketching models of weathering and erosion to reinforce retention

• Write It! – Short-answer prompts requiring complete-sentence responses

• Assess It! – Task cards and vocabulary-in-context activities to demonstrate mastery

Bonus Station:

• Challenge It! – Extension activities such as crosswords, puzzles, games, and mini-projects for enrichment or early finishers

Flexible Implementation

This resource is designed for both in-person and virtual classrooms. All files are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them simple to adapt for blended or remote instruction.

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.