Respiratory System Stations Activity

Get this activity at a discount in our Respiratory System Unit!

Students learn about the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM as they move through 8 stations. Engaging student-led independent work!

This activity is designed to DIRECTLY TEACH the respiratory system but is great as a review, as well! Each station includes a 1-page station with easy-to-digest information about structures and functions of the respiratory system, bright and clear illustrations, and interesting facts.

EASY PREP or GO PAPERLESS!

• To use the PRINT version: Simply make 1-2 copies of the station cards and place them around the room. Make a copy of the student worksheet for each student. Students travel from station to station gathering information and answering questions on the worksheet.
• To use the DIGITAL version: Follow the included link to make a copy of the Google Slides version and assign it in Google Classroom.

In this activity, students will:

• READ information about the respiratory system at 8 total stations.
• ANSWER questions on a corresponding WORKSHEET as they visit each station. Some questions are a straightforward review of what’s been learned in the text, and some require a bit of critical thinking. The answers to all questions are found in the station cards – NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!

Overview of Topics Covered:

• Terms used include: respiration, cellular respiration, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, alveoli, diaphragm, oxygen, carbon dioxide, gas exchange
• Functions of the respiratory system
• Major organs of the respiratory system
• Overview of how gas exchange occurs
• Overview of cellular respiration
• How sounds are produced
• Common disorders of the respiratory system
• How the respiratory system cooperates with other organ systems

Teacher Notes:

• NGSS Standard MS-LS1-3
• Includes answer key.
• Please note: This resource is NOT editable.
• We offer a complete and comprehensive Human Body Systems Unit!