Tropisms & Turgor Pressure - Student Choice Projects - MS

Bring flexibility, creativity, and student ownership to your classroom with the Tropisms and Turgor Pressure Student Choice Projects.
Aligned with middle school life science standards, this engaging project-based lesson allows students to choose a project format that best fits their learning and expression style, giving them the freedom to demonstrate understanding in unique and meaningful ways.

The project choice board outlines six student-led project options plus a “design your own” project for students who want to take their learning even further.
An editable grading rubric makes assessment easy and consistent for teachers, peers, or self-evaluation, while promoting clear learning goals.

Flexible, Dynamic, and Differentiated

The Student Choice Projects are built for flexibility and engagement.
Teachers can customize the editable rubric to match their grading preferences, while students enjoy multimodal options—including artistic, written, research-based, and digital formats—to show what they know about tropisms and turgor pressure in plants.

This resource supports student-centered learning, allowing every learner to work at the right level of challenge while developing creativity and communication skills.

What’s Included

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

• Teacher Directions page with tips, guidance, and classroom suggestions

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

Differentiated for Every Learner

To ensure accessibility and challenge for all students, this resource includes two versions of the project page:

• A modified version with three scaffolded project options designed for students who need extra support or remediation.

• A standard version for grade-level learners or advanced students. Teachers can also assign multiple projects for enrichment while using the same rubric for consistent grading.

Differentiation has never been easier—no extra prep required.

Simple Supplies, Endless Creativity

No special materials are needed!
The Tropisms and Turgor Pressure Student Choice Projects use common classroom supplies like paper, markers, glue, and scissors. Many projects can also be completed digitally, making them perfect for both in-person and virtual learning.

Optional craft materials can be used for model-building or creative displays, encouraging hands-on exploration of how plants respond to light, gravity, water, and pressure.