Succession & Species Diversity - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 8.12B

The Succession & Species Diversity Student Choice Projects cover the 2021 TEKS standard 8.12B and allow middle school students to select a project that matches their preferred output style. The project page outlines six student-led project options plus a “design your own” project, giving students meaningful opportunities to demonstrate understanding in creative, personalized ways. A detailed grading rubric supports evaluation by teachers, peers, or the students themselves.

These projects are flexible, engaging, and multimodal, offering multiple ways for students to showcase learning while giving teachers easy-to-adapt assessment tools.

Included in Your Purchase

• Nine project choice board options including a “design your own” project

• Teacher directions page with implementation tips and suggestions

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

Differentiated for a Variety of Needs

Two versions of the project page are included to meet diverse student needs:

• A modified version featuring three scaffolded project options for students needing additional support

• A standard version for on-level and advanced learners

Teachers can assign individual or combined project options to challenge students appropriately—while using the same rubric for consistency in grading.

What Supplies Do I Need?

The Student Choice Projects are designed to use standard classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many project options can also be completed digitally, making them ideal for both in-person and online instruction. Optional craft materials may be helpful for model-building or hands-on projects.

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.