Categorizing Galaxies - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 8.9B

Bring space science to life with creative, student-led projects that give middle schoolers the freedom to demonstrate their learning in personalized ways! Covering TEKS 8.9B, this resource provides a choice board with nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway so students can showcase their knowledge of galaxy classification through writing, art, building, presenting, or digital projects.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with classroom guidance and tips

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

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects to support learners 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 work with everyday classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities can also be completed digitally, and students may choose to use simple craft supplies 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.