Hierarchy of Organisms Station Lab - New TEKS 7.13B

This modular, student-led station lab engages middle school students in exploring the hierarchical organization of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems within plants and animals. Built around nine differentiated stations, this resource promotes independent and small-group learning while allowing teachers to act as facilitators. It’s a low-prep, high-engagement activity that works equally well in the classroom or virtual settings.

Differentiation & Structure

• Nine total stations: eight core activities plus one enrichment station for early finishers

• Activities scaffolded to support all learners, with differentiated reading passages in English and Spanish

• Includes all signage, task cards, readings, and resources needed for easy implementation

• The Explore It! station may require a few basic supplies already available in most classrooms

Station Breakdown

Input Stations (building knowledge):

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or activity; digital version includes interactive elements in PowerPoint or Google Slides

• Watch It! – Short video with guided comprehension questions

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

• Research It! – Online fact-finding with images, graphs, and guided tasks

Output Stations (demonstrating knowledge):

• Organize It! – Printable or digital card sorts and categorization tasks

• Illustrate It! – Sketches or diagrams to visually represent the hierarchy of organisms

• Write It! – Open-ended prompts requiring complete-sentence responses

• Assess It! – Task cards and paragraph-based exercises using vocabulary in context

Bonus Station (enrichment):

• Challenge It! – Crossword puzzles, games, and mini-projects to extend learning for early finishers and advanced students

Flexible Implementation

The station lab is fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it adaptable for both in-class and virtual learning environments.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.