Newton's Laws - Student Choice Projects - MS

Bring Newton’s Laws of Motion to life with creative, student-led projects! This resource gives middle school students the chance to demonstrate their understanding in a way that matches their learning style. With nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, students can show what they know through writing, art, building, presenting, or digital formats.

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

What’s Included

• Student Choice Board with 9 project options + 1 open-ended “create your own”

• Teacher Directions Page with guidance and classroom tips

• Editable Rubric to assess vocabulary, concepts, accuracy, clarity, and presentation

Differentiation Made Easy

• Two versions of the choice board:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects for students who need extra support

  • Full version with all project options for general use

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

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed with everyday classroom materials—paper, markers, scissors, and other basics. Many activities can also be completed digitally, while simple crafting supplies may be helpful for model-building.