The Digestive System Differentiation Stations | Anatomy & Physiology | Grades 9–12

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

Pairs with: The Digestive System Slide Show Presentation; The Digestive System Guided Notes; The Digestive System Lesson Quiz; The Digestive System Unit Test.

Sections: Human Anatomy & Physiology; Lab Station #1; Station Protocol & Instructions:; Human Anatomy & Physiology Differentiation Stations; 1. Peristalsis; 2. Pepsin; 3. Villus; 4. Bile. Sample item: “QUESTION 1: Why are pancreatic proteolytic enzymes (such as trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen) synthesized and stored as inactive zymogens rather than active proteases?”

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.