Atoms - Student Choice Projects - MS

Empower your middle school students to explore atomic structure in creative and meaningful ways with the Atoms Student Choice Projects.
Aligned with middle school physical science standards, this resource allows students to choose a project format that best fits their learning style, encouraging ownership, creativity, and deeper understanding of key chemistry concepts.

The project choice board features six student-led project options plus a “design your own” project for students who want to extend their learning even further.
An editable grading rubric makes assessment simple and flexible for teachers, peers, or student self-evaluation.

Flexible, Engaging, and Student-Centered

The Student Choice Projects are designed to be flexible, differentiated, and multimodal—giving students the opportunity to express what they’ve learned in a variety of ways.
Teachers can easily adjust the editable rubric to align with grading needs, while students explore atomic concepts through writing, design, research, or hands-on creation.

This student-centered structure supports critical thinking, creativity, and engagement while allowing every learner to succeed.

What’s Included

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

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

• Editable rubric pages that assess vocabulary, content understanding, presentation, clarity, and accuracy

Differentiated for Every Learner

To meet a variety of learning needs, this resource includes two versions of the project page:

• A modified version with three scaffolded projects for students who need additional support or remediation

• A standard version for grade-level or advanced learners—teachers can also assign multiple projects for enrichment using the same rubric

Differentiation is built right in, helping you meet all learners where they are without adding extra prep.

Simple Supplies, Maximum Creativity

No special materials required!
The Atoms Student Choice Projects use common classroom supplies—like paper, markers, glue, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, making this a perfect fit for in-person or virtual learning.

Optional craft supplies can enhance the experience for students who want to build 3D models or artistic representations of atoms and subatomic particles.