Work - Student Choice Projects - MS

Make learning about work in physical science meaningful with creative, student-led projects! This resource allows middle school students to demonstrate their understanding in a way that fits their strengths. With nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, students can show what they know through writing, building, illustrating, presenting, or creating digitally.

A fully editable rubric makes assessment simple and flexible, with options for teacher, peer, or self-grading.

What’s Included

• Student Choice Board with 9 ready-to-use project ideas + 1 open-ended “design your own”

• Teacher Directions Page with tips and implementation support

• Editable Rubric that assesses vocabulary, concepts, clarity, accuracy, and presentation

Differentiation Made Easy

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects to support learners who need remediation

  • Full version with all nine project choices for general use

• For advanced learners, assign multiple projects while still using the same rubric

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed for everyday classroom materials such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities can also be completed digitally, while simple crafting supplies may be used if students want to build models.