H-R Diagram - Student Choice Projects - MS

Give your middle schoolers the freedom to show what they know in creative, student-led ways with this project-based learning resource! Covering the Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram, this choice board allows students to explore how astronomers classify stars by choosing from nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway. Whether through writing, art, building, presenting, or digital projects, students can demonstrate their understanding in a way that plays to their strengths.

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

What’s Included

• Student Choice Board with 9 project options + 1 open-ended “design your own”

• Teacher Directions Page with classroom tips and implementation suggestions

• Editable Rubric assessing vocabulary, concepts, clarity, accuracy, 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 to work with everyday classroom materials like paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities can also be completed digitally, and simple craft supplies may be used if students want to build models.

Flexible. Creative. Student-Led.
These Student Choice Projects make it easy to differentiate while giving students ownership of their learning about the H-R Diagram and star classification.