Genius Hour

Passion Creativity Innovation and the Design Process

Genius Hour allows students one class period per week to explore, learn, pursue interests, and create a product to share with the community.

"Giving students time in class to be curious learners and creators".   A.J. Juliani, author; "Inquiry & Innovation in the Classroom: Using 20% Time, Genius Hour and PBL to Drive Student Success".

Passion Project: Fashion Design

Isabella

Passion Project: Sports Journalism & Video Production

Nathan

Resources

"Inquiry & Innovation in the Classroom: Using 20% time, Genius Hour and PBL to Drive Student Success" by A.J. Juliani.

"Pure Genius: Building a culture of innovation and taking 20% time to the next level" by Don Wettrick.

"The Genius Hour Guidebook: Fostering passion, wonder and Inquiry in the Classroom" by Denise Krebs & Gallit Zvi.