Our Solar System Differentiation Stations | Earth & Space Science | Grades 9–12

Our Solar System Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for high school Earth & Space Science (grades 9–12) on Our Solar System.

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

Sections: Earth Science Differentiation Stations; Differentiated Learning Rotation Stations; Lab Station #1; Student Instructions & Protocol; Collaborative Group Role Assignments; Lab Station #2; Lab Station #3; Student Inquiry & Modeling Task:. Sample item: “1. Why are the inner terrestrial planets composed primarily of rock and metal while the outer Jovian planets are dominated by volatile gases and ices?”

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

Standards: HS-ESS1-1 — Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation. HS-ESS1-3 — Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

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 Earth & Space Science, 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.