Biomes - Student Choice Projects - MS

Biomes: Student Choice Projects

Make your middle school biomes unit come alive with these student-led projects! This resource gives students the freedom to choose from nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, allowing them to demonstrate their understanding of biomes, climate, and biodiversity in creative, personalized ways. Whether they prefer writing, illustrating, building, presenting, or creating digitally, students will have the opportunity to express their knowledge in the way that suits them best.

A fully editable rubric makes grading simple and flexible, 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” 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 options for students 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 for use with everyday classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, while basic craft materials may be helpful for model-building.