Humans & Ocean Systems Station Lab - New TEKS 7.11B

This modular, student-led activity about humans and ocean systems covers the TEKS 2021 standard 7.11B. It will keep your middle school class engaged and learning throughout this life science lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving students a chance to direct their own learning.

In this station lab, students will describe human dependence and influence on ocean systems and explain how human activities impact these systems. Great for in-class or virtual learning!

DIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LED

Each station lab has nine differentiated activities that help the student create a personalized learning experience. In this student-centered approach, the teacher facilitates student learning rather than directing it.

The nine modular stations include all the signage, literature, resources, and task cards for the students to complete independently or in small groups. The stations may also require a few materials that you likely already have in your lab for the Explore It! station.

THE STATIONS

INPUT Stations offer multimodal ways to encounter new concepts about humans and ocean systems.

Explore It! – This station includes an activity or demonstration that allows the student to connect information through application. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Watch It! – Students watch a short video at this station and answer questions about humans and ocean systems. 

Read It! – At this station, students read a short passage about humans and ocean systems and answer questions about the reading and vocabulary terms. There are differentiated passages, now in English and Spanish, for readers that need a shorter, easier text.

Research It! – This station gives students facts, images, and graphs to connect with their learning about humans and ocean systems. Students will perform tasks and answer related questions on their lab sheet. 

OUTPUT Stations provide multiple ways for students to show what they have learned about humans and ocean systems.

Organize It! – The students work hands-on with manipulatives at this station. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Illustrate It! – At this station, the student sketches or draws out models about humans and ocean systems. This visual learning activity allows for better recall and retention of new information.

Write It! – At this station, the students respond to short answer prompts that allow them to communicate their knowledge using complete sentences.

Assess It! – The students demonstrate their knowledge of humans and ocean systems using a series of task cards with questions and a paragraph that uses vocabulary in context.

Bonus Station - Challenge It! – Early finishers and advanced students will love the extension activities in this station. Expand their learning through crosswords, games, and mini projects.

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