Conservation in Reactions - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 8.6E

Empower your middle school students to demonstrate their understanding of the law of conservation of mass with these student-led, creative choice projects, aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 8.6E.
This flexible, engaging resource allows students to select a project format that best fits their learning and output style, giving them ownership of their learning while showcasing their knowledge in unique and meaningful ways.

The project choice board features six student-led options plus a “design your own” project for students who want to extend their creativity.
An editable grading rubric makes assessment simple for teachers, peers, or students themselves, focusing on vocabulary, conceptual understanding, clarity, and presentation.

Flexible, Creative, and Student-Centered

These Student Choice Projects are built for flexibility and differentiation, making them ideal for a variety of learning environments and student needs.
Teachers can easily modify the rubric to match grading preferences, while students select multimodal project formats—written, visual, digital, or hands-on—to express their learning.

This structure encourages critical thinking, creativity, and engagement, all while supporting diverse learners and fostering independent, student-led learning.

What’s Included

• Nine project choice board options plus a “design your own” project

• Teacher Directions page with detailed guidance, support tips, and implementation ideas

• Editable rubric pages assessing vocabulary, content knowledge, presentation quality, clarity, and accuracy

Differentiated for All Learners

To ensure accessibility for every student, two versions of the project page are included:

• A modified version with three scaffolded options for students needing remediation or additional support.

• A standard version for grade-level or advanced learners, with the flexibility to assign multiple projects for enrichment—all using the same rubric for consistency.

Differentiation is built right in—no extra prep required!

Simple Supplies, Maximum Creativity

No special materials needed!
The Conservation in Reactions Student Choice Projects are designed to use common classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, making them perfect for in-person, hybrid, or virtual learning.

Optional craft supplies can be incorporated for hands-on or model-building activities, allowing students to creatively illustrate the conservation of mass during chemical reactions.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.