Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells Station Lab - MS

This modular, student-led activity is the perfect way to keep your middle school class engaged while exploring the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. With everything ready to go, you’ll save a ton of prep time while allowing students to direct their own learning.

In this interactive station lab, students will identify and compare the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells through hands-on, written, visual, and digital activities.

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

Differentiated, Modular, and Student-Centered

Each lab includes eight core stations plus a ninth challenge station for early finishers. This structure ensures a personalized learning experience for every student. The teacher serves as a facilitator, while students work independently or in small groups to guide their own learning.

All signage, readings, task cards, and resources are included. The Explore It! station may require a few basic lab materials you likely already have on hand.

Designed for today’s classrooms, this station lab works seamlessly in both in-person and virtual settings, with files fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides.

The Stations

Input Stations – Learn New Concepts

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or digital drag-and-drop activity

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

• Research It! – Guided online tasks with related questions

• Watch It! – Short video with reflection prompts

Output Stations – Demonstrate Understanding

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

• Illustrate It! – Student sketches and models for visual reinforcement

• Write It! – Open-ended responses in complete sentences

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

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Perfect for early finishers or advanced learners, this extension station includes crosswords, games, and mini-projects to push learning further.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Differentiated for a wide range of learners

• Flexible for print or digital use

• Minimal prep required

• Multimodal learning that keeps students engaged

This resource is also included in the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells 5E Lesson Plan, which expands into presentations, interactive notebooks, projects, assessments, and more for a complete middle school science unit.

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