Biotic & Abiotic Factors - Student Choice Projects - MS

Help your middle school students explore biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems through creative, student-led projects! This resource gives students the freedom to choose from nine project options plus a “design your own” pathway, empowering them to demonstrate understanding in ways that match their strengths. Whether students prefer writing, illustrating, building, or creating digitally, these projects provide fun, multimodal ways to showcase their learning.

A fully editable rubric makes grading easy and flexible, supporting 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 support

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

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page:

  • Modified version with scaffolded projects for students who need additional 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 use with everyday classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors. Many can also be completed digitally, while basic craft materials may be used for model-building activities.