Changes in Matter - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 7.6C

Engage your middle school students in exploring how matter changes with these student-led, flexible choice projects, aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 7.6C.
This resource allows students to select a project that matches their learning and output style, giving them creative freedom to demonstrate understanding of physical and chemical changes in matter.

The project choice board includes six ready-to-use project options plus a “design your own” project, encouraging inquiry, ownership, and creativity.
An editable grading rubric allows for assessments by teachers, peers, or students themselves, supporting meaningful feedback and reflection.

Flexible, Creative, and Student-Centered

These Student Choice Projects are designed to fit any classroom environment and learning style.
Teachers can customize the editable rubric to align with specific grading needs, while students use multimodal project options—from writing and visuals to digital media and model-building—to showcase what they know.

This format encourages student independence, critical thinking, and differentiation, helping every learner succeed.

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions page with implementation ideas, setup tips, and classroom support

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

Differentiated for All Learners

Two versions of the project page make differentiation simple and effective:

• The modified version includes three scaffolded projects for students who need additional support or remediation.

• The standard version is perfect for grade-level learners, with the flexibility to assign multiple projects for enrichment and challenge—all using the same rubric.

Differentiation is built right in—no extra prep required.

Simple Supplies, Maximum Creativity

No special materials are needed!
The Changes in Matter Student Choice Projects are designed for use with common classroom supplies—like paper, markers, and scissors—and can also be completed digitally for blended or virtual learning.

Optional craft materials can be used for hands-on models or visual displays, allowing students to represent physical and chemical changes creatively and effectively.

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.