ABSTRACT

Genius Hour provides educators with the tools that they need to successfully implement Genius Hour, or passion projects, in the classroom. Presented through an easy-to-follow six-step strategy, teachers will utilize the 6 P's—passion, plan, pitch, project, product, and presentation—as a map for students to follow as they create, design, and carry out projects. Students will experience personalized learning through these self-driven projects, application of standards and real-world skills, and opportunities to learn through failure and reflection. The book includes handouts, suggested online resources, and tips and tricks to make the Genius Hour process meaningful for students and manageable for educators, as well as a discussion of Genius Hour's importance and impact on gifted students as they take ownership of their own learning.

2019 Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development Winner

part Section I|19 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 1|8 pages

Why Passion Projects?

chapter Chapter 2|9 pages

Introducing the 6 P's

part Section II|81 pages

The 6 P's

chapter Chapter 3|12 pages

Passion

Finding the Spark

chapter Chapter 4|11 pages

Plan

Building the Fire

chapter Chapter 5|10 pages

Pitch

Lighting the Match

chapter Chapter 6|24 pages

Project

Igniting the Flame

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Product

Making the S'mores

chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

Presentation

Watching it Burn

part Section III|26 pages

Everything Else you Need to Know for Genius Hour Success

chapter Chapter 9|8 pages

When the Fire Fizzles

chapter Chapter 10|16 pages

Keeping It Real