Genius Hour

On Friday our class had the first full session of self directed Genius Hour time.

We’ve watched lots of different YouTube clips relating to Genius Hour, looked for ideas on Pinterest, used Google to search about different topics and had some specific challenges, like the what’s in the paper bag, newspaper and cardboard challenges.

We listed what we’re passionate about and areas we’d like to investigate.

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We planned our ideas and worked out if we’re working by ourselves or with a partner/ small group. We had a real mixture of ideas: making a Minecraft movie, creating straw constructions, gardening, making cardboard arcade games (like Caine’s Arcade), pottery, pop stick models – just to name a few!

Our class planner:

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We sent notes home to our families explaining Genius Hour and asked for recycled materials that we could use during our sessions. Here’s just some of the materials that arrived on Friday morning.

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Here’s some photos of our busy busy busy making time.

 

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Here are many of our finished creations.

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2 thoughts on “Genius Hour

  1. Great work everyone, lots of variety in all your wonderful creations. Looks like you all had fun!

  2. Very creative!! Love this idea! Bryce has not stopped talking about genius hour, and has been continuing with projects at home!

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