Endocrine System Station Lab - MS

This student-led, modular station lab engages middle school students in learning about the endocrine system and its role in maintaining homeostasis. Students identify the system’s main functions and explore how glands and hormones regulate body processes. With multimodal input and output stations, learners build knowledge through reading, research, video, and hands-on activities while demonstrating mastery in multiple ways. Teachers act as facilitators, creating a highly engaging, low-prep lesson that allows students to direct 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 stations total: eight differentiated activities plus one challenge station for enrichment or early finishers

• Differentiated to support a variety of learners—scaffolded readings and tasks for remediation and extension opportunities for advanced students

• Includes station signage, task cards, readings, and resources for smooth setup and student independence

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

Station Breakdown

Input Stations (building knowledge):

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

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

• Research It! – Guided online activity with images, facts, and graphs

• Watch It! – Short video with comprehension prompts

Output Stations (demonstrating knowledge):

• Organize It! – Sorting/categorization tasks using manipulatives or digital tools

• Illustrate It! – Sketching/drawing models of the endocrine system to reinforce retention

• Write It! – Short-answer prompts requiring complete sentences

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

Bonus Station:

• Challenge It! – Crosswords, puzzles, mini-projects, and games for early finishers and advanced learners

Flexible Implementation

This station lab is fully adaptable for in-class or virtual learning. All files are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them simple to use in blended or online 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.