The Brain & Spinal Cord Differentiation Stations | Anatomy & Physiology | Grades 9–12

The Brain & Spinal Cord Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for high school Anatomy & Physiology (grades 9–12) on The Brain & Spinal Cord.

Pairs with: The Brain & Spinal Cord Slide Show Presentation; The Brain & Spinal Cord Guided Notes; The Brain & Spinal Cord Lesson Quiz; The Brain & Spinal Cord Unit Test.

Sections: Human Anatomy & Physiology; Lab Station #1; Station Protocol & Instructions:; Human Anatomy & Physiology Differentiation Stations; 1. Cerebrum; 2. Cerebellum; 3. Brainstem; 4. Hypothalamus. Sample item: “QUESTION 1: Which brain structure serves as the vital autonomic control center regulating core body temperature, water balance, and pituitary hormone secretion?”

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

Standards: HS-LS1-2 — Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. HS-LS1-3 — Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.

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 high school Anatomy & Physiology, grades 9–12.

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.