Ecological Relationships - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 6.12B

Engage your middle school students with hands-on, student-driven learning about ecological relationships! Aligned with TEKS 2021 standard 6.12B, this resource allows students to choose a project format that fits their learning style—from models and presentations to written or digital creations. Each option helps students demonstrate their understanding of commensalism, mutualism, parasitism, predation, and competition in ecosystems through meaningful, creative work.

Teachers can easily customize the editable rubric for flexible grading or use it for self- or peer-assessment. The multimodal design encourages engagement, differentiation, and student ownership of learning.

What’s Included

• Student Choice Board with 9 ready-to-use project ideas + 1 “Design Your Own” option

• Teacher Directions Page with guidance for setup, management, and differentiation

• Editable Rubric that assesses vocabulary, concepts, clarity, accuracy, and presentation

Differentiation Made Simple

• Two versions of the project page are included:

  • A Modified Version featuring three scaffolded options for students who need additional support

  • A Full Version with all nine project choices for general and advanced learners

• Teachers can challenge advanced students by assigning multiple projects using the same rubric

Supplies Needed

These projects use common classroom materials like paper, scissors, and markers. Many can be completed digitally, making them perfect for classrooms with diverse learning environments. Optional craft supplies can be used for students who enjoy building 3D models or visual displays.

Flexible. Creative. Student-Led.
These Student Choice Projects empower learners to explore ecological relationships in engaging, differentiated ways—whether in print or digital format. Ideal for in-class, hybrid, or virtual science instruction!

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.