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This Atoms Project-Based Choice Board is perfect for grades 6–8. This resource offers 9 creative project options (infographic, skit, video, comic, free choice, model, newscast, meme, and game design) to help students explore the structure of atoms, subatomic particles, and their role as the building blocks of matter. Each project includes: Student-friendly descriptions in 1–2 sentences Step-by-step checklists to guide completion 3 tips for success to encourage quality work and creativity Al

Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr

Engage your students with this comprehensive 5-day lesson unit inspired by the Scientific American article, “This ‘Tower of Worms’ Is a Squirming Superorganism.” Perfect for grades 6–8, this NGSS-aligned resource combines leveled informational reading, a hands-on STEM challenge, creative research projects, and vocabulary games to engage students in exploring animal cooperation and survival behaviors. ✅ What's Included: Day 1 – Video + Leveled Reading + Vocabulary 3 leveled reading passag

Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr

Help students create practical steps towards achieving their goals using this "Planning for the Future Project." It starts by having the students dream of their future life. Where do they live? How much will that cost? What kind of job will they need to help them afford that situation? Then, they explore what it takes to achieve that. After determining what's involved, they reflect on whether they are up for the task or want to choose another job, going through those steps again. Finally, they d

Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr

Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr

Navigate the world of Natural Disasters with our versatile choice board - an NGSS MS-ESS3-2 resource. Analyze data on natural hazards, forecast future catastrophic events, and develop technologies to mitigate their effects. This choice board offers flexibility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. NGSS-aligned for seamless integration. Rubric included for easy assessment.

Dive into the wonders of the Water Cycle with our versatile choice board - an NGSS MS-ESS2-4 resource. Develop a model describing the cycling of water through Earth's systems, powered by the sun's energy and the force of gravity. This choice board offers flexibility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate your teaching, exploring the dynamics of Earth's water processes. NGSS-aligned for seamless integration. Rubric included for easy assessment.

Unlock the secrets of waves and information transfer with our MS-PS4-2: Waves and Technologies Choice Board! Develop and utilize a comprehensive model to describe how waves behave when encountering different materials, whether reflected, absorbed, or transmitted. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become pro

Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr

Matter and Interactions Choice Board Bundle! This comprehensive bundle covers a wide range of topics, from atomic composition to chemical reactions, natural resources, thermal energy, conservation of mass, and more. Each choice board offers dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities, engaging students in critical thinking and exploration. This bundle provides versatility and depth, whether used for in-class activities, homework, independent study, or assessment. Align seamlessly with NGSS s

Embark on a thermal energy design project with our MS-PS1-6: Matter and its Interactions Choice Board! Undertake the challenge of constructing, testing, and modifying a device that releases or absorbs thermal energy through chemical processes. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become engineers, exploring th

Unlock the fascinating realm of energy with our MS-PS3: Energy Choice Board Bundle! This comprehensive bundle encompasses a diverse array of topics, from kinetic energy and potential energy to thermal energy transfer, temperature changes, and more. Each choice board features immersive Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities, sparking critical thinking and exploration. Whether utilized for in-class engagement, homework, independent study, or assessment, this bundle offers unmatched versatility. S

Forces and Motion Choice Board Bundle! This comprehensive bundle covers various topics, from Newton's laws and motion investigations to electric and magnetic forces. Each choice board features dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities, igniting critical thinking and exploration. This bundle offers versatile and engaging resources, whether for in-class activities, homework, independent study, or assessment. Align seamlessly with NGSS standards and elevate your science curriculum with these

Explore Human Impact on the Environment with our versatile choice board - an NGSS MS-ESS3-3 resource. Apply scientific principles to design methods for monitoring and minimizing human impact on the environment. This choice board offers flexibility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate your teaching, delving into the complexities of our relationship with Earth. NGSS-aligned for seamless integration. Rubric included for easy assessment.

Unleash the power of Newton's Third Law with our MS-PS2-1: Motion and Stability Choice Board! Apply this fundamental principle to design innovative solutions for problems involving the motion of two colliding objects. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become problem-solving engineers, exploring forces and i

Let students drive their learning using this NGSS-aligned project-based choice board. It includes detailed instructions for eight projects and a free option for advanced creatives. Transform into stations by choosing a handful of your students' favorites of these projects. The time spent on a choice board can range from one class period to a whole week. These choice boards are beneficial when addressing the accommodations needed for high and low-performing students. Students who struggle with tr

Dive into the world of waves and information transfer with our MS-PS4-1: Waves and Technologies Choice Board! Use mathematical representations to describe a simple yet powerful wave model encompassing the relationship between wave amplitude and energy. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become skilled wave m

Explore the dynamics of potential energy with our MS-PS3-2: Energy Choice Board! Develop a comprehensive model describing how changes in the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance lead to varying amounts of potential energy stored within the system. This interactive choice board offers versatility for in-class activities, homework, independent study, and assessment. Elevate scientific understanding with dynamic Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Empower students to become skilled