Natural & Artificial Selection - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 7.13D

The Natural & Artificial Selection Student Choice Projects empower middle school students to demonstrate their understanding of how advantageous traits are inherited and influence survival and reproduction. Students select from six creative project options or design their own, allowing for personalized and differentiated learning experiences.

Flexible, Student-Led Learning

This resource encourages independence, critical thinking, and creativity. Teachers can modify the editable rubric to fit their grading preferences, while students can express their learning through multimodal formats — from visual displays and written explanations to multimedia presentations.

Included in Your Purchase

• Nine total project options, including a “Design Your Own” project

• Teacher directions with support and implementation tips

• Editable rubrics that assess vocabulary, conceptual understanding, presentation, and accuracy

Differentiated for All Learners

Two versions of the project page are included:

• A modified version with three simplified project options for students needing extra support or remediation

• A standard version offering more open-ended and challenging choices

Teachers can also mix project types or assign multiple tasks using the same rubric.

What You’ll Need

Projects are designed with flexibility in mind — students can complete them using common classroom materials such as paper, markers, and scissors, or finish them digitally using Google Slides, PowerPoint, or other creative tools. Optional crafting supplies can enhance model-building activities.

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.