Predicting Tides - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 6.9B

Make learning about tides and gravitational forces engaging with creative, student-led projects! Covering TEKS 6.9B, this resource allows students to choose from nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway to demonstrate their understanding of how the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon affect daily, spring, and neap tides. Learners can showcase their knowledge through writing, building, illustrating, presenting, or digital formats.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with classroom tips and suggestions

• Editable Rubric assessing vocabulary, concepts, accuracy, clarity, and presentation

Differentiation Made Easy

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded options to support students who need remediation

  • Full version with all nine project options for general use

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

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed to work with everyday classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, while simple craft supplies may be used for building models.

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.