Model Earth's Tilt & Seasons - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 6.9A

Help your middle school students understand how Earth’s tilt causes the seasons with creative, student-led projects! Covering TEKS 6.9A, this resource gives learners the freedom to choose from nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, allowing them to demonstrate their understanding through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital formats.

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 project ideas + 1 open-ended “design your own” option

• Teacher Directions Page with guidance and implementation tips

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

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects to support students who need extra help

  • 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 use everyday classroom materials such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities can also be completed digitally, while simple craft supplies may be helpful for students 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.