Energy of Waves - Student Choice Projects, New TEKS 6.8C

This project-based lesson helps middle school students meet the 2021 TEKS 6.8C standard by exploring the energy of waves. Students choose how they demonstrate their understanding using a choice board that provides six structured project options plus a “design your own” pathway. This format allows learners to select the output style that best fits their strengths, creativity, and interests.

An editable grading rubric is included, which can be used for teacher assessment, peer review, or student self-assessment. The rubric is flexible and can be modified to align with classroom or district expectations.

What’s Included

• Choice Board: Nine student project options, including a “design your own” project

• Teacher Directions Page: Suggestions and support for implementation

• Editable Rubrics: Evaluate vocabulary, concepts, clarity, presentation, and accuracy

Differentiation

Two versions of the project page are included to accommodate a variety of learners:

• Modified Version: Three project options are scaffolded to assist students who need remediation or additional support

• Challenge Options: Teachers may assign multiple projects to advanced learners while still using the same rubric for consistent grading

This flexibility makes it easy to adapt the project to meet the needs of all students in the classroom.

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed to use common classroom materials such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, while optional craft supplies may be useful for model-building or other hands-on tasks.

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.