Periodic Table & Reactions - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 8.6B

Empower your middle school students to explore the Periodic Table and chemical reactions with these flexible, student-led choice projects, aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 8.6B.
This engaging resource allows students to choose a project format that fits their learning style, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and deeper understanding of how elements interact and react.

The project choice board includes six ready-to-use options plus a “design your own” project, giving students the freedom to demonstrate mastery in unique, personalized ways.
An editable grading rubric provides flexibility for teachers, peers, or student self-assessment, focusing on vocabulary, key concepts, clarity, and presentation quality.

Flexible, Creative, and Student-Centered

These Student Choice Projects are designed for maximum flexibility and differentiation, making them perfect for all learners.
Teachers can customize the rubric to fit grading needs, while students engage in multimodal project options—written, visual, hands-on, or digital—to show what they know about the Periodic Table and chemical reactions.

This format promotes student independence, engagement, and deeper comprehension, allowing every learner to find success while expressing their creativity.

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions page with guidance, tips, and differentiation suggestions

• Editable rubric pages assessing vocabulary, concepts, presentation, clarity, and accuracy

Differentiated for All Learners

This resource includes two versions of the project page to meet diverse classroom needs:

• A modified version with three scaffolded projects designed to support students needing remediation or extra guidance.

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

Differentiation is built in—no additional prep required!

Simple Supplies, Maximum Creativity

No special materials are required!
The Periodic Table & Reactions Student Choice Projects use common classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors.
Many of the projects can also be completed digitally, making this resource ideal for in-person, hybrid, or virtual classrooms.

Optional craft supplies can be used for students who want to create models or visual displays that illustrate chemical reactions and relationships among elements.

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.