Seasons - Student Choice Projects - MS

Make learning about the seasons and Earth’s tilt engaging and student-centered with project-based options! This resource gives middle school students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding in a way that matches their strengths. With nine project choices plus a “design your own” option, students can show what they know through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital projects.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with helpful tips and support

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

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects for students who need remediation

  • Full version with all nine choices for general use

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

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed for everyday classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors. Many can also be completed digitally, while simple craft supplies may be helpful for model-building.