Taxonomy - Student Choice Projects, MS, New TEKS 7.14A

Empower your students to take charge of their learning with the Taxonomy Student Choice Projects, designed to align with 2021 TEKS standard 7.14A. This flexible, creative resource allows middle school students to select a project that best matches their learning and output style, promoting ownership, engagement, and deeper understanding of biological classification.

The project page outlines six unique student-led options plus a “design your own” project for those ready to think outside the box. An editable grading rubric makes it easy for teachers, peers, or students to assess performance based on clear expectations.

Flexible, Dynamic, and Student-Centered

These Student Choice Projects are built to give teachers flexibility and students freedom. The rubric is fully editable, allowing you to adapt it to your classroom’s specific needs.
Students can express their understanding in multimodal ways—through art, writing, presentation, or technology—creating personalized learning experiences that connect with their individual strengths.

What’s Included

• Nine student choice project options plus a “design your own” extension project

• Teacher Directions page with implementation guidance and tips

• Editable rubric pages that assess vocabulary, concepts, presentation, clarity, and accuracy

Differentiated for Every Learner

To meet a variety of learning needs, two versions of the project page are provided:

• The modified version includes three scaffolded project options to support students who need remediation or additional guidance.

• For students seeking enrichment, teachers can assign multiple projects using the same consistent rubric—perfect for differentiation without extra prep.

Easy Prep and Simple Supplies

No special materials required!
The Taxonomy Student Choice Projects are designed for use with common classroom supplies such as paper, markers, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, offering flexibility for both in-person and virtual learning environments.

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.