The students have been given the task of becoming a genius or expert in something. We have given the students the objective of using an area of passion and coming up with some sort of essential question or solution to a problem. We have explained to the students that their genius may be something that could change the world! It could also be something that they would like to learn more about, but to think outside of the box to have a purpose to their assignment, rather than submitting a research project.
We began by thinking about all of the things we were 'good' at, and what qualities we feel we have.
The next step was to tape a blank piece of paper to our backs and have our classmates write additional qualities that each of us have.
Once students gained further insight about themselves, they thought about areas of interest. In their Genius Hour Inventory, students found common themes within these areas.
Now, all of our students have an idea. It all begins with an idea, we'll see where a simple idea will take them!
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