Energy From the Sun - Student Choice Projects, New TEKS 8.10A

Help your middle school students explore how energy from the Sun interacts with the hydrosphere and atmosphere to drive weather and climate through creative, student-led projects! Covering TEKS 8.10A, this resource gives learners the freedom to demonstrate their understanding in a way that best matches their strengths. With nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, students can choose to show their knowledge through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital projects.

A fully editable rubric makes grading simple and customizable, with options 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 classroom support and implementation tips

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

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded project choices for students needing 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

Designed for use with everyday classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, while simple craft materials may be helpful for students who want to build models.

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.