Mining and Natural Resources Differentiation Stations | Environmental Science | Grades 9–12

Mining and Natural Resources Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for high school Environmental Science (grades 9–12) on Mining and Natural Resources.

Pairs with: Mining and Natural Resources Slide Show Presentation; Mining and Natural Resources Guided Notes; Mining and Natural Resources Lesson Quiz; Mining and Natural Resources Vocabulary Words & Definitions.

Sections: Differentiation Stations Lab Packet; Curriculum Standards & Objectives (hs-ess3-1, Hs-ess3-2); Student Lab Packet Registration; Lab Station #1; Student Instructions & Protocol; Environmental Science Differentiation Stations; Lab Station #2; Lab Station #3. Sample item: “Course / Section: Environmental Science • Period _______ Station Group: ___________________”

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

Standards: HS-ESS3-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity. HS-ESS3-2 — Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.

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 Environmental 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.