Biogeochemical Cycles Differentiation Stations | Biology II | Grades 9–12

Biogeochemical Cycles Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for Biology II (grades 9–12) on Biogeochemical Cycles.

Pairs with: Biogeochemical Cycles Slide Show Presentation; Biogeochemical Cycles Guided Notes; Biogeochemical Cycles Lesson Quiz; Biogeochemical Cycles Unit Test.

Sections: Biology II; Lab Station #1; Station Protocol & Instructions:; Biology II Differentiation Stations; 1. Biogeochemical Cycle; 2. Biological Nitrogen Fixation; 3. Nitrification; 4. Denitrification. Sample item: “QUESTION 1: What is the primary physical cause that prevents atmospheric oxygen from replenishing bottom waters in the Gulf of Mexico during summer hypoxic events?”

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

Standards: NGSS High School Life Science (HS-LS) 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 Biology II, 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.