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!
Happy teaching
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