Genetics - Student Choice Projects - MS

This Genetics Student Choice Projects lesson allows middle school students to demonstrate their learning in a way that fits their preferred output style. A project page provides six ready-to-use student-led project options plus a “design your own” project for added flexibility. A fully editable grading rubric is included, making assessment possible by teachers, peers, or even self-evaluation.

What’s Included

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

• Teacher directions page with implementation tips and suggestions

• Editable rubric pages to assess vocabulary, concepts, presentation, clarity, and accuracy

Differentiation

• Two versions of the project page:

  • A modified version with three options specifically designed for students who need remediation or extra support

  • A regular version that can be combined for students who need more challenge, using the same rubric for consistency

• Multimodal project formats allow students to use creative, written, or visual approaches to show mastery

Supplies Needed

The projects are designed to work with standard classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many options can also be completed digitally, while crafting supplies may be helpful for model-building projects.