Passion projects middle school

Genius Hour can bring motivation, excitement, and real learning into your classroom! This post from Jennifer Runde will help you get started.

Last spring, I implemented passion projects for the first time as a culminating project for independent reading. Here's how I did it.

A few years ago, the staff at my school began learning about inquiry research. We used the book, Comprehension & Collaboration: Inqu...

Passion projects are a great tool to engage your students in learning that they are interested in and motivated to learn more.

Genius hour is becomig widely used in schools. Here are seven resources and ideas to help you get started or level up genius hour in your school.

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Help students find their purpose through Passion Projects or Genius Hour. Includes step by step tips for your classroom or homeschool.

Want to implement passion projects but not sure where to begin? Read about a few ways to get started without being overwhelmed.

DAY 1: What is Genius Hour? As we mentioned earlier....Genius Hour is where passions come alive! Students are given the opportunity to pose their own questions, problems, or challenges. With support, students will plan, manage, and reflect upon their learning. Students will switch roles from learner and teacher throughout the process. They will have the freedom to think independently and interdependently, take risks, and learn from their attempts. You and your students will not be able to…