Tropical Storms - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 8.10C

Help your middle schoolers dive into the science of tropical storms, hurricanes, and typhoons with creative, student-led projects! Covering TEKS 8.10C, this resource provides a choice board with nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, giving students the freedom to demonstrate their understanding in a way that fits their learning style. From writing and illustrating to building, presenting, or digital work, students take ownership of their learning while exploring how ocean currents and air masses interact to produce tropical cyclones.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with implementation tips and classroom support

• Editable Rubric to assess vocabulary, concepts, clarity, accuracy, and presentation

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded project options for students who need extra support

  • 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 for everyday classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities 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.