Genius Hour Projects

  • Genius Hour Projects (This is an IN CLASS project.  Bring your supplies, daily.)

    You have one month to complete this project.  No late projects will be accepted.  

    1. Select a topic that you are passionate about to conduct a research paper.  Please answer the questions you have attached to your Genius Hour notebook.
    2. Have your topic approved by Ms. Naka.
    3. Post your topic on the Genius Hour bulletin board in class.
    4. Any research conducted, notes you have taken, or research resources should be written in your Genius Hour notebook.
    5. Select 3 inquiry questions that you want to learn about your research topic.
    6. Research, research, research!  Write all your information in your Genius Hour notebook. (one month's worth of research)
    7. Create a slideshow that includes your 3 inquiry questions and the information you found to answer these 3 questions.
    8. Please include pictures or anything you feel will add interest to your presentation on Buncee.
    9. Send Ms. Naka your slideshow via e-mail up to 3 days before.  (Ms. Naka MUST e-mail you back to ensure your project could be opened and read.)
    10. Check the grading rubric to ensure you have all the requirements.
    11. Present your finished slideshow with your Genius Hour Notebook that includes your research notes and questions on the due date given in class on Flipgrid.  Your presentation must be no longer than 2 minutes max.