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 and keeps middle schoolers engaged in hands-on, inquiry-based learning. These comprehensive materials save you hours of prep while giving students the opportunity to explore, apply, and demonstrate their understanding independently.

In this station lab, students will describe human dependence and influence on ocean systems and explain how human activities impact these systems. Perfect for both in-class and virtual learning, this resource supports a student-centered classroom where the teacher facilitates rather than directs.

Differentiated • Modular • Student-Led

Each lab includes nine differentiated activities, offering students multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding. All signage, literature, and task cards are provided. The Explore It! station may require a few simple materials already available in most classrooms.

The Stations

Input Stations – Build Understanding

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or simulation to apply learning

• Watch It! – View a short video and answer comprehension questions

• Read It! – Read a passage in English or Spanish and respond to questions

• Research It! – Explore online facts, images, and graphs to analyze data

Output Stations – Show Understanding

• Organize It! – Use card sorts or digital manipulatives to categorize concepts

• Illustrate It! – Create diagrams or models of human–ocean interactions

• Write It! – Respond to short prompts using complete sentences and vocabulary

• Assess It! – Complete task cards and written assessments to demonstrate mastery

Bonus Station – Challenge It!

Early finishers and advanced learners can extend their learning through crosswords, mini-projects, and critical-thinking activities.

Flexible for Any Learning Environment

This lab is fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making it easy to implement in-person or digitally.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Differentiated for a variety of learning needs

• Multimodal engagement through text, visuals, and hands-on learning

• Adaptable for print or digital use

• Minimal prep required — ready to teach!

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.