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Included in this product is a Google Slideshow you can "make a copy of it" for each student in your Google Classroom) that gives students a COMPLETE walkthrough of their passion-project / genius hour assignment. Includes: • 79 slides • what is "Genius Hour" • a slideshow where they can document their progress (what they are reading, watching, learning, etc.) • create something and present it to the class • includes several slides where students can type in information about their passions • pass

The purpose of the assignment is to get students started in observing, taking notes, writing descriptive details, and to give them the experience of being a non-participant (passive) observer. Non-participant (passive) observations are defined as a relatively unobtrusive qualitative research strategy for gathering primary data about some aspect of the social world without interacting directly with its participants. This lesson is geared towards 11th / 12th grade students who are enrolled in a Jo

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Included in this product is a Google Drive folder that contains 6 documents: Genius Hour / Passion Project Inspiration documents (2): Are you struggling to come up with ideas for your Genius Project or Passion Project? These 2 documents provides a variety of resources to help kickstart students' creativity and inspire them to pursue their interests. From DIY projects to digital photography challenges, from game making tools to jewelry making ideas, we've curated a diverse list of websites and

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Included in this package are 3 project-based activities students can do that relate to the movie "Encanto". Includes rubrics for each activity. Also included is a multiple-choice question activity (20 questions) with answers students have to answer after watching the movie! Project-Based Learning Activity #1: Researching Colombian CultureIn this project-based learning activity, students will dive into the rich and diverse culture of Colombia. They will conduct research on Colombian history, trad

This project focuses on cancer, a disease that occurs when cells do not function correctly.  Many people are affected by cancer; most of you know someone who is suffering or has suffered from cancer.  Students should choose a cancer that affects someone they know or intrigues them because it is interesting.  The goal is to research the cancer and orally present information and recent research through a Google Slide Presentation.  The presentation should include all the points listed on the rubri

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTestEach slide is a template for students to fill out. This product can be downloaded and copied straight into Google Classroom for students to fill out. (Make sure when you assign this template that you assign it as "make a copy for each student".) Thi

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answ

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is: 1) an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest2) Three (3x) Google Slideshows that are templates in which students can fill in their information regarding the 5 steps listed above. Each of the 3 slideshows contains an informational text. Students must read this short passage and then answe

The following are the Learning Objectives for this assessment. 1. Obtaining genuine knowledge (i.e. terminology, trends) of emerging technologies 2. Learning fundamental principles in the field of educational technology 3. Gaining skills in working with others in a group 4. Developing creative capacities (research, writing, designing, etc.) 5. Developing skills in public speaking and in writing 6. Learning how to research and use web-based resources for answering questions Directions: Create a w

Have you wanted to implement the design thinking process in your instruction and lesson plans? Included in this product is an editable 5-slide (Google Slides) template that incorporates the design thinking process: EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTestEach slide is a template for students to fill out. This product can be downloaded and copied straight into Google Classroom for students to fill out. (Make sure when you assign this template that you assign it as "make a copy for each student".) Thi

Included in this product is a 2-page Google document that can be given to students when they are planning their instrumentation for their research studies. This document should be given to students in their Google Classroom. Make sure to "make a copy" for each student so that they can edit their own copy. Once they are done with this document, you have enough information to bring it to your Supervisor if you need to approve studies with an Institutional Review Board. Document contains informatio

Group Project Contribution Log 1-page includes editable text for: • an image placeholder for your educational institution / school district's logo • name of class / course • year • project name • discussion of the project and its % towards a student's grade • Individual Contribution Log section that students will fill in that discusses their strengths, weaknesses, and contribution to the group project