Teacher Corner - Great introduction to Genius Hour
Hour 1- Introduction - I love... I wonder... I wish....
Hour 2 - Online Research Tips!
Hour 3 - Creating a Driving Question and the Engineering Design Process
First a word from Kid President!
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I want you to....
- Ask Questions I can't answer...
- Wonder things I've never thought of...
- Develop a skill I don't have....
What's a Baby Bear Genius Hour Question?
A question that has just one short answer. The answer can be found in just one search Not much research needed.
What's a Mama Bear Genius Hour Question?
A question that is answered in a summary or explanation in steps. The answer can be found using one or two resources.
What's a Dada Bear Genius Hour Question?
A question that makes you think. The answer can be found after Using multiple resources, then putting it all together to form your own idea!
Genius Hour Rules
Ask, "What do I want to learn about?"
Research the Topic.
Share what you learned!
Example Genius Hour Projects
Websites That May Help You
http://www.timeforkids.com/
http://www.sikids.com/
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/topics.html
http://www.sikids.com/
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/topics.html
Genius Hour Ideas
–How long would it take me to write the alphabet with my left hand vs.my right hand?
-Share a song that was learned on the guitar.
-What makes a plane fly?
-Why do some people sneeze louder than others?
-Why do we sneeze?
-Can I make a website while doing a tutorial of it?
-How does the heart works and why do we need a heart?
-What are some ways to jump higher in basketball?
-Learning about the human body
-Learning about engines, cars, motorcycles, and farm equipment
-How to code
-How to draw
-Learn sign language and creating a song
-Learning about endangered species and what they can do to help
-Investigating the possibility of life on other planets
-How to speak French
-Learning about dance techniques
-Learning about outer space and the universe
-What ever you have always wanted to know about or try out!
-Share a song that was learned on the guitar.
-What makes a plane fly?
-Why do some people sneeze louder than others?
-Why do we sneeze?
-Can I make a website while doing a tutorial of it?
-How does the heart works and why do we need a heart?
-What are some ways to jump higher in basketball?
-Learning about the human body
-Learning about engines, cars, motorcycles, and farm equipment
-How to code
-How to draw
-Learn sign language and creating a song
-Learning about endangered species and what they can do to help
-Investigating the possibility of life on other planets
-How to speak French
-Learning about dance techniques
-Learning about outer space and the universe
-What ever you have always wanted to know about or try out!