What Is Genius Hour?

This Genius Hour Project unit will bring you from the question "What is Genius Hour?" to Genius Hour questions to research and wrap it up with Genius Hour presentations. Having a Genius Hour allows time for meaningful student-driven learning and application. Remote learning is a prime opportunity to let students learn more about their interests in an academic-driven way while at home for extra hours. There are easy grading rubrics for your pitch & wrap-up presentations.

Ideal for 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade.

Includes:

- Introduction Slides

- Pitch Planner

- Pitch Requirements

- Working Period Slides

- Wrap Up Planner

- Wrap Up Requirements

- Wrap Up Slides

- 2 Rubrics

Genius Hour Steps

Genius Hour Presentations

Keywords:

Passion Project, Genius Hour, Student-Driven Learning, Hands-on Learning, Project-Based Learning, Student Engagement, Projects, Distance Learning, Virtual Learning, Face to Face Learning, Hybrid Learning