Circulatory System Station Lab - MS

This student-led, modular station lab engages middle school students in investigating the circulatory system. Students will learn to identify and compare veins and arteries while analyzing how blood flows through the body. Through multimodal activities, learners build understanding with hands-on practice, reading, videos, and creative outputs. Teachers act as facilitators, making this a low-prep, high-engagement way to cover key life science content.

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 early finishers or enrichment

• Differentiated to meet diverse student needs—scaffolds for remediation and enrichment opportunities for advanced learners

• Includes station signage, task cards, readings, and resources to make setup simple

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

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 vocabulary and comprehension questions

• Research It! – Web-based activity using facts, images, and graphs with structured questions

• Watch It! – Short video with guided comprehension prompts

Output Stations (demonstrating knowledge):

• Organize It! – Sorting/categorization activities with manipulatives or digital tools

• Illustrate It! – Drawing/sketching models of the circulatory system to reinforce understanding

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

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

Bonus Station:

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

Flexible Implementation

This lab is fully adaptable for in-person and virtual instruction. Files are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them easy to integrate into 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.