Asteroids, Meteors, & Comets - Student Choice Projects

Bring space science to life with creative, student-led projects! This resource gives middle school students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of asteroids, comets, and meteors in a way that fits their learning style. With nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, students can showcase their knowledge through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital work.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with setup guidance and classroom tips

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

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects for learners who need additional support

  • Full version with all nine project options for general use

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

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed to work with everyday classroom materials such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many can also be completed digitally, and simple craft supplies may be used if students want to build models.