50 Ideas for Genius Hour Follow FizzicsEd Articles: Comments 0 We love genius hour! Genius hour is where you allocate 1 hour of classroom time each week for student-led projects. The beauty of this time is that not only that this can very be much a time that student’s look forward to, it also can be a chance for you to identify hidden student skills or develop their skills further! Embedding genius hour into your weekly class schedule can be highly rewarding, however sometimes the challenge can be in providing stimulus to kickstart the ideas flowing. So with this in mind, here’s a list of ideas that you can give your students! Downloadable PDF version for students Genius Hour Ideas for Students Create a podcast Teach a younger student a skill Build a website using WordPress, Wix or Squarespace Film a science experiment Make cartoon using Toony Tool Build a Rube Goldberg machine Learn to code using Scratch Create a 3D model and print it Make your own avatar with Bitmoji Create a clay motion video Begin a plant collection Create a science toy Raise money for charity Plant a garden Make a science song Create a YouTube channel Write a poem Create a science cookery book Investigate different careers Write a book Learn how to use a green screen Link with another school for a shared project Build a water-powered rocket Grow crystals Watch a student TED talk Paint a picture Skype a scientist Make a simple motor Pull apart a mechanical device and then put it back together. Learn a new language Make a birdhouse Make an app Solve a school issue Invent something new! Join a citizen science project Learn photography Create an exercise plan Form a student forum or club Learn morse code Learn about local history from an elder Identify birds in your area Write a blog article Make a science poster Make a sculpture Build a boat Design a solar oven Interview a teacher or local leader Design a flag Explore virtual or augmented reality Create graphic designs with Canva Downloadable PDF version for students Some thoughts for students to consider These ideas and investigations are just a starting point! Is there any current research happening now that you’d like to learn more about? What has been happening in your school? What has been happening beyond your school? What has made you say “Wow?” recently? Don’t be afraid to ask for materials & support Have fun with this, genius hour is your time! So, what are you waiting for? Have fun and start building new skills! Further enrichment ideas Create a science festival at your school. 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We love genius hour! Genius hour is where you allocate 1 hour of classroom time each week for student-led projects. The beauty of this time is that not only that this can very be much a time that student’s look forward to, it also can be a chance for you to identify hidden student skills or develop their skills further! Embedding genius hour into your weekly class schedule can be highly rewarding, however sometimes the challenge can be in providing stimulus to kickstart the ideas flowing. So with this in mind, here’s a list of ideas that you can give your students! Downloadable PDF version for students Genius Hour Ideas for Students Create a podcast Teach a younger student a skill Build a website using WordPress, Wix or Squarespace Film a science experiment Make cartoon using Toony Tool Build a Rube Goldberg machine Learn to code using Scratch Create a 3D model and print it Make your own avatar with Bitmoji Create a clay motion video Begin a plant collection Create a science toy Raise money for charity Plant a garden Make a science song Create a YouTube channel Write a poem Create a science cookery book Investigate different careers Write a book Learn how to use a green screen Link with another school for a shared project Build a water-powered rocket Grow crystals Watch a student TED talk Paint a picture Skype a scientist Make a simple motor Pull apart a mechanical device and then put it back together. Learn a new language Make a birdhouse Make an app Solve a school issue Invent something new! Join a citizen science project Learn photography Create an exercise plan Form a student forum or club Learn morse code Learn about local history from an elder Identify birds in your area Write a blog article Make a science poster Make a sculpture Build a boat Design a solar oven Interview a teacher or local leader Design a flag Explore virtual or augmented reality Create graphic designs with Canva Downloadable PDF version for students Some thoughts for students to consider These ideas and investigations are just a starting point! Is there any current research happening now that you’d like to learn more about? What has been happening in your school? What has been happening beyond your school? What has made you say “Wow?” recently? Don’t be afraid to ask for materials & support Have fun with this, genius hour is your time! So, what are you waiting for? Have fun and start building new skills! Further enrichment ideas Create a science festival at your school. You can also enrich this day with a science show, workshop or STEM activity! Primary science visits High school science visits Online programs Happy teaching Ben Newsome CF
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