Definition
What it is
What it isn't
100
an authentic audience
Who are projects shared with?
100
Research-based
What process drives Genius Hour projects?
100
Build a bridge to hold 10 toy cars.
What is a teacher designated problem?
200
Driven by student interest or choice
What is a passion project?
200
Conferring, discovery, direct instruction, outside experts
What teaching methods do we use in GH?
200
Everyone is going to make a musical instrument out of cardboard.
What is a class project? What is not a GH project?
300
Design solutions to an authentic problem
What do Genius Hour projects do?
300
Student interests
How do students determine a project?
400
Driving questions
What do students ask and develop on their chosen topic?
400
Create a podcast
What is an example of a GH project?
400
STEM challenges
What is not an example of a GH project?
500
Reflection and feedback
What drives the GH process?
500
How can I create a campaign so that we can reduce bullying in our classroom?
What is a student-identified project?
500
How do we NOT grade GH work?