Measurement Student-Led Station Lab

The Measurement Station Lab takes students through eight student-led science stations, each with a different learning style. Students begin with four input activities where they read articles, explore hands-on demos, research online, and watch videos all about measurement. They then complete four output activities where they illustrate important concepts, write about what they’ve learned, organize information about measurement, and complete an assessment.

This Measurement Station Lab activity is also included in my Seasons 5E Lesson Plan, which includes PowerPoints, notes, homework, student projects, assessments, engagement activities, and more for your middle school science curriculum.

It’s easy to differentiate this measurement lesson plan by using the included modified reading passage and removing individual stations. The Station Labs now include a Spanish version of the reading passage!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this measurement activity, students will be able to measure and collect data using meter sticks, rulers, triple beam balances, thermometers, beakers, and graduated cylinders. They will also learn how to convert units of measurement along the metric scale, and they will be able to contrast accuracy and precision in a real-world environment. The distance learning version includes a Google Form answer sheet.

Distance Learning - Includes new Station Lab version 2.0

• The station labs now include files for your remote learning environments such as Google Classroom, MS Teams, Schoology, and Canvas.
• NEW! - Version 2.0 allows students to respond directly in the document (PPT that can be uploaded to any LMS)
• Version 2.0 station labs allow students to manipulate all of the stations without the need for any supplies.
• Version 1 allows students to use an online answer sheet (using Google Forms) for every Station Lab.
• Distance learning directions PPT and video tutorial
• PDF of each on-level Station Lab without the answer key (can be sent to students)
• PDF of each modified-reading Station Lab without the answer key (can be sent to students)
• PDF of each Student Answer Sheet, rotated vertically, for those who cannot access Google Forms
• The FREE Kesler Science Station Lab Start-Up Guide is available to help you learn more about how to use this lab safety activity in the classroom.

The paper and digital versions of the station labs will vary some. Many options are provided to meet the needs of your students, whether they are in the class or working remotely.

Input Stations

The input stations are activities that introduce students to the concept of measurement in a low-stakes environment.

Explore It! – At this station, students will get to explore measurement with hands-on learning. This station is meant to introduce phenomena related to measurement. This station will require a meter stick, a ruler, thermometer, and beakers with warm/cold water.

Research It! – This station allows the student to get online and research measurement with an online activity.

Watch It! – At the watch it station, students will watch a video about measurement and answer questions about it.

Read It! – The read it station is set up to allow students to gain information from a traditional reading passage. The reading is a one-page article about measurement with reading comprehension questions. There are three reading passages: an on-level version, a modified version, and a Spanish version.

Output Stations

The output stations allow you to assess early student comprehension and monitor for misconceptions.

Illustrate It! – This station allows students to connect their learning with a sketch or illustration about measurement. This station is not only for creative students! I’ve seen many students benefit from drawing and making visual connections.

Write It! – This station will challenge the student to write responses to open-ended questions. This provides the students the opportunity to reflect on the information they’ve learned.

Organize It! – This hands-on station allows students to work with an included printable manipulative in order to show mastery of the concepts.

Assess It! – This station is a set of traditional multiple-choice questions and answers. This station provides yet another opportunity to prove mastery.

This measurement lesson includes all the station signage, any necessary cards, and a student answer worksheet with answer key.

Distance Learning

• The station labs now include files for your remote learning environments such as Google Classroom.
• Online Student Answer Sheet (using Google Forms) for every Station Lab.
• Distance learning directions PPT and video tutorial
• PDF of each on-level Station Lab without the answer key (can be sent to students)
• PDF of each modified-reading Station Lab without the answer key (can be sent to students)
• PDF of each Student Answer Sheet, rotated vertically, for those who cannot access Google Forms
• The FREE Kesler Science Station Lab Start Up Guide is available to help you learn more about how to use this measurement activity in the classroom.
  

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