Adaptations for Survival - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 8.13C

Bring life science to your classroom with these student-led projects on adaptations for survival! Covering TEKS 8.13C, this resource empowers middle schoolers to demonstrate their understanding of structural and behavioral adaptations through a choice board with nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway. Students can express their learning in ways that fit their strengths—whether through writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or digital projects.

A fully editable rubric is included, allowing for teacher, peer, or self-assessment and giving you the flexibility to adapt grading to your classroom needs.

What’s Included

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

• 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 to support students needing remediation

  • Full version with all nine choices for general use

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

Supplies Needed

Projects are designed for use with everyday classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors. Many activities can also be completed digitally, and simple craft supplies may be helpful for model-building.

Flexible. Creative. Student-Led.
These Student Choice Projects make it easy to differentiate while giving your students meaningful and personalized ways to demonstrate their knowledge of adaptations for survival in living organisms.

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.