Mrs. Nguyen's Genius Hour
UN-TAP YOUR GENIUS
What is Genius Hour?
Imagine having the time to explore and learn what you are passionate about
What is Genius Hour
Are You For Real?
I can explore anything?
Well....Within reason.
You're Playin'...An Hour a Week?
Yep. All you have to do is question, research and create.
Yeah, It's Probably Graded
Hmmm...only you can determine whether your passion is worth anything. Are you ready to make the world awesome?
What are the rules?
Rule #1
Your project must first be approved by me. See Where do I begin steps below.
Rule #2
Your project must be researched. Consider your research question. If you can find your answer with one hit on Google, it's not really research.
Rule #3
You must present and share. If you make a movie trailer, you will show your trailer. If you write a book, you must read your book. If you tear apart a machine, you will share what you discovered. It may be in front of the class, small groups, to another class, to the world...
How do I begin?
First: Brainstorm
Think about what you want to explore. What have you always wondered about? Where have you dreamt of seeing one day? What would you like to get better at? Still don't know? Check out this class list. http://www.geniushour.com/2013/03/31/genius-hour-ideas/. Just scroll down a bit to see what they have explored.
Second: Research and Track
As you learn about your passion, document your process of learning. Note your genius hour progress by filling out a progress slip. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D5pQybNbmpNEkFI1I8GfTJlx3QoYKhDtgW7G3OLcGMI/edit
Third: Create and Share
Think about how you want to share your passion. How will you make the world AWESOME? Will it be with a website, a video blog? Will it be through a song, artwork, poem, dance or photo? Whatever you choose, make sure it's yours and be proud of your genius.
What have you learned about yourself?
Think about where you started and where you ended. How did you do? What lessons did you learn along the way? Complete the self-assessment handout. As we progress, your responses will be shared for others to learn from. What you have to say matters. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNmu5XaN97Rav7OkrNid-dreV-L-Rti4Vm0-isqRaUU/edit
15-Yr-Old Kelvin Doe Wows M.I.T.
Need Help or Support?
Go to Remind and post questions in the chat. You may also go to Canvas and post questions on the discussion board. Together we will dance our way to greatness!!!