Succession - Student Choice Projects - MS

This Succession Student Choice Projects lesson gives middle school students the freedom to choose how they demonstrate their understanding of ecological succession. The project page outlines six different student-led project options plus a “design your own” project, allowing for creativity and personalization. A detailed grading rubric supports assessments by teachers, peers, or the students themselves.

These projects are flexible, dynamic, and multimodal, encouraging students to engage with key science concepts in creative ways while providing teachers with adaptable assessment tools.

Included in Your Purchase

• Nine project options on a student choice board, including a “design your own” option

• Teacher directions page with implementation tips and suggestions

• Editable rubric pages assessing vocabulary, concepts, presentation, clarity, and accuracy

Differentiated for a Variety of Needs

This resource includes two versions of the project page:

• A modified version with three project options designed to support students who need additional scaffolding or differentiation

• A standard version for on-level and advanced learners

For students needing an extra challenge, teachers can assign a combination of projects while still using the same rubric for consistency.

What Supplies Do I Need?

The Student Choice Projects are designed to work with materials commonly found in classrooms, such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many project options can also be completed digitally for added flexibility. Optional crafting materials may enhance hands-on or model-based projects.