I have re-invented how station labs are going to look in my classroom and wanted to shared with you what I believe a much better solution to the traditional science station lab. I’ve developed a system that I’m calling the Kesler Science Station Labs Series. It is a plug in play system that allows the station to remain somewhat consistent throughout the year, but allows the teacher to interchange the content very quickly.
There are eight total labs stations that the students will visit. They will be required to use all of their skills and they wind their way from station to station. The eight lab stations are listed below along with a synopsis of what happens at each one of them.
Explore It! – This station will typically be a hands-on demo or experiment that allows the student to connect the information through application.
Illustrate It! – This station allows the student to sketch or draw out the concept that they are learning. This allows for better recall and retention of new information.
Read It! – At this station students will find a short passage relevant to the content and have to answer 3-4 multiple choice questions about the reading.
Watch It! – Students will watch a short video at this station and answer questions relevant to their learning. This station can be setup with class computers/tablets, SMART board, or even a teachers computer.
Organize It! – The students will be working with a card sorts or manipulatives at this station. These are included with each of my units.
Write It! – At this station the students will be responding to 2-4 short answer prompts that will allow them to communicate their knowledge in complete sentences.
Research It! – This station will be a website that students will go to learn more information about the topic. Students will perform tasks and answer questions on their lab sheet. This station can be setup with class computers/tablets, SMART board, or even a teachers computer. If no computers are available you can double up one of the other stations and replace this module. Easy.
Assess It! – The students will demonstrate their knowledge of the topic using a series of task cards with more formal questions.
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Mad Science Station Labs Start-Up Guide
Lunar Cycle Station Lab
What Causes the Seasons and Tides
Newton’s 1st Law – The Law of Inertia
Newton’s 2nd Law – The Law of Acceleration
Newton’s 3rd Law – The Law of Action-Reaction
Newton’s Laws Station Lab Bundle (all 3 laws specially priced)
The Mad Science Station Labs Start-Up Guide includes my best practices for the lab stations as well as high-quality signage for all of the stations.
