Life on Earth - Student Choice Projects - MS, New TEKS 7.9C

Help your middle school students explore the fascinating topic of life on Earth with creative, project-based learning! Designed to cover TEKS 7.9C, this resource gives students the freedom to choose how they demonstrate their understanding. With nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, learners can express their knowledge through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital projects.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with classroom support and tips for implementation

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

Differentiation Made Easy

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded options for students needing remediation or additional support

  • Full version with all nine project choices for general use

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

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed with everyday classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, while simple craft supplies may be useful for model-building.

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.