The Solar System Differentiation Stations | Middle School Earth Science | Grades 6–8

The Solar System Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for Middle School Earth Science (grades 6–8) on The Solar System.

Pairs with: The Solar System Slide Show Presentation; The Solar System Guided Notes; The Solar System Lesson Quiz; The Solar System Vocabulary Words & Definitions.

Sections: Middle School Earth Science; Lab Station #1; Station Protocol & Instructions:; Middle School Earth Science Differentiation Stations; 1. Astronomical Unit; 2. Terrestrial Planet; 3. Jovian Planet; 4. Frost Line. Sample item: “QUESTION 1: Why did the inner planets form as small, rocky worlds while the outer planets grew into massive gas and ice giants?”

What's inside: Differentiation Stations (editable .pptx + PDF, 28 slides); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: NGSS Middle School Earth & Space Science (MS-ESS) disciplinary core ideas and the science practices of analyzing data and constructing explanations.

Resource type: Differentiation Stations. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Set up the stations and rotate groups so every student works at the right level of challenge. Built for Middle School Earth Science, grades 6–8.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.