Catastrophic Events - Student Choice Projects - MS

Help your middle school students dive deeper into catastrophic events and their impact on Earth with creative, project-based learning! This resource gives learners the opportunity to choose from nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, so they can demonstrate their understanding in a way that matches their strengths. Students can present knowledge through writing, building, illustrating, presenting, or digital formats.

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

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions Page with helpful 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 options for students who need remediation

  • Full version with all nine project choices 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 like paper, markers, and scissors. Many can also be completed digitally, while simple craft supplies may be useful for model-building projects.