Objects in the Solar System - Student Choice Projects. MS, New TEKS 7.9A

Help your middle school students explore the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud with engaging, project-based learning! Covering TEKS 7.9A, this resource gives learners the freedom to demonstrate their knowledge in creative ways. With nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, students can choose how to show what they know—through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital projects.

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 tips and classroom support

• Editable Rubric assessing vocabulary, concepts, accuracy, clarity, 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 options for general use

• For advanced learners, assign a combination of projects while still using the same rubric

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed for everyday classroom materials like paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities can also be completed digitally, while simple craft supplies may be used for students who want to build 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.