A Genius Project is a fun and engaging way for students to practice research, design, and presentation skills by selecting their own topic of interest!

Often times, students select historical or science topics that often tie inter-disciplinaries together!

Students:

• Begin by selecting any topic they are interested in exploring
• Generate questions (I encourage open-ended questions)
• Research
• Create a presentation! 
• Teach the Class all about their topic of choice using the powerpoint/google slide they created!

I designate 3-5 days on Genius Projects and have students complete them between units.

The resource includes 10 Pages + QR codes to Student Example, and Project Template, AND a GENIUS PROJECT INTRODUCTION Google Slide

Included in this Resource:

· Genius Packet Student Planning Guide (Pg. 1-3)

· Genius Project outline (Pg. 4)

· Project Rubric (Pg. 5)

· Practice Worksheet, To check for understanding for the Rubric & Practicing summarizing research section without plagiarizing (Pg. 6-7).

· Peer Presenter’s Rubric (Pg. 8)

· Parent Letter introducing Genius Project (Pg. 9)

· QR code for Student Template via Google slide (Can be assigned to student via
Google Slide or downloaded as Powerpoint)

· QR code to view a Student Example

Genius Project Introduction Google Slide includes:

Genius Project Introduction and examples of parts within the Genius Project, as well as Practice Activities like a brainstorm board, and open-closed question activities that will be helpful to teach students as they begin research.