2019 English 9 examples
mtb4mental.tk (Mental Health and Mountain biking)
https://brainandhealth.weebly.com/more-info.html (Skin care routines)
https://ouroceanourchoice.weebly.com/ (Pollution in the Ocean)
https://prabhleenshairdonation.weebly.com/ (Hair donation)
Passion Project Lessons and Examples
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"A quick thought about the disconnect between how we prepare kids for work and how work actually operates:
In school, problems almost always are clearly defined, confined to a single discipline, and have one right answer.
But in the workplace, they’re practically the opposite. Problems are usually poorly defined, multi-disciplinary, and have several possible answers, none of them perfect.
Are timed, standardized tests the way to ready youngsters for real-world problem-solving?"
-Daniel Pink
I am excited to announce that we will get a chance to research anything we are interested in. As we embark on our Genius hour challenge, I am want to show you some actual research articles from University Level Professors. We will not watch the last 45 seconds as it is inappropriate for school. These are the types of questions we will avoid during our journey.
I am excited to try out a new concept that is gaining traction in Schools. It is called "Genius Hour."
Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.
Genius Hour Origins: The search-engine giant, Google, allows it’s engineers to spend 20% of their time to work on any pet project that they want. The idea is very simple. Allow people to work on something that interests them, and productivity will go up. Google’s policy has worked so well that it has been said that 50% of Google’s projects have been created during this creative time period. Ever heard of Gmail or Google News? These projects are creations by passionate developers that blossomed from their their 20% time projects.
Genius Hour Origins: The search-engine giant, Google, allows it’s engineers to spend 20% of their time to work on any pet project that they want. The idea is very simple. Allow people to work on something that interests them, and productivity will go up. Google’s policy has worked so well that it has been said that 50% of Google’s projects have been created during this creative time period. Ever heard of Gmail or Google News? These projects are creations by passionate developers that blossomed from their their 20% time projects.
In school, problems almost always are clearly defined, confined to a single discipline, and have one right answer.
But in the workplace, they’re practically the opposite. Problems are usually poorly defined, multi-disciplinary, and have several possible answers, none of them perfect.
Are timed, standardized tests the way to ready youngsters for real-world problem-solving?"
-Daniel Pink
I am excited to announce that we will get a chance to research anything we are interested in. As we embark on our Genius hour challenge, I am want to show you some actual research articles from University Level Professors. We will not watch the last 45 seconds as it is inappropriate for school. These are the types of questions we will avoid during our journey.
I am excited to try out a new concept that is gaining traction in Schools. It is called "Genius Hour."
Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.
Genius Hour Origins: The search-engine giant, Google, allows it’s engineers to spend 20% of their time to work on any pet project that they want. The idea is very simple. Allow people to work on something that interests them, and productivity will go up. Google’s policy has worked so well that it has been said that 50% of Google’s projects have been created during this creative time period. Ever heard of Gmail or Google News? These projects are creations by passionate developers that blossomed from their their 20% time projects.
Genius Hour Origins: The search-engine giant, Google, allows it’s engineers to spend 20% of their time to work on any pet project that they want. The idea is very simple. Allow people to work on something that interests them, and productivity will go up. Google’s policy has worked so well that it has been said that 50% of Google’s projects have been created during this creative time period. Ever heard of Gmail or Google News? These projects are creations by passionate developers that blossomed from their their 20% time projects.
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1. To start our Unit on "Genius Hour" we will look to the inspirational words of "Kid President" who will remind us to try new things and to work hard. You are awesome, kids! Then onto a teacher who explains the importance of "Genius Hour" and an explanation.
-How to hel2. http://www.geniushour.com/2013/03/31/genius-hour-project-introdutions/ - Intro to watch is Genius hour. As a class, we will look at some of his simple rules on a slideshow.
3. Now it is time to choose your topic. Some topics I might be interested in would be "How can I meet my goal of completing a handstand pushup" or "What can I do on my vacation to Kona Hawaii next year" or "The Best way to make pie crust" "How to edit more of my own videos in iMovie" "or more information on Teenage Anxiety, Depression and Mental Fitness."
After you choose your topic, you need to refine an inquiry/Genius hour question and think about what you will need to answer the question. It should not be a simple, yes or no question. It should require research and work to delve into. If you would prefer, think of this as a "Wonder Week" where you get to explore a burning question you've been wondering about.
Remember, research and the creation of your project need not be done on computer. Researching from an Elder, or a parent, or a professional can work as well as computer/book/academic research.
As a class, let's generate a list of topics or projects. WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT/DEVELOPING?
Some topics our class / other classes /past classes have come up with include:
-How to create a blow gun
-Re-build an Engine
-A website documenting how to create wooden bangles
-How to create a deer-skin drum
-How to skin a deer or prepare a bird from hunting to cooking to ceremonial/spiritual uses
-How to fix a porsche
-How to bake difficult items (baked Alaska)
-Working out/Exercising
-Sleep
-Smoking Meat (wild game)
-Parkour
-Video Games
-Happiness
-Grunge rock and Country and Hiphop
-How to help a friend with Depression
-Snowboarding
-How to spread and promote kindness
-Martial Arts demonstrations presented in an artistic (comic form)
-A website for how to speak basic Swahili
-Creating a fitness and diet plan to maximize muscle mass, lifting ability or to shred
4. As a class, we will decide on the presentation criteria. The means of demonstrating your learning journey should be something you can share with a larger audience. Will you document with video? Pictures? A Website? A Blog. How will you share your learning and your passion with the world?
-How to hel2. http://www.geniushour.com/2013/03/31/genius-hour-project-introdutions/ - Intro to watch is Genius hour. As a class, we will look at some of his simple rules on a slideshow.
3. Now it is time to choose your topic. Some topics I might be interested in would be "How can I meet my goal of completing a handstand pushup" or "What can I do on my vacation to Kona Hawaii next year" or "The Best way to make pie crust" "How to edit more of my own videos in iMovie" "or more information on Teenage Anxiety, Depression and Mental Fitness."
After you choose your topic, you need to refine an inquiry/Genius hour question and think about what you will need to answer the question. It should not be a simple, yes or no question. It should require research and work to delve into. If you would prefer, think of this as a "Wonder Week" where you get to explore a burning question you've been wondering about.
Remember, research and the creation of your project need not be done on computer. Researching from an Elder, or a parent, or a professional can work as well as computer/book/academic research.
As a class, let's generate a list of topics or projects. WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT/DEVELOPING?
Some topics our class / other classes /past classes have come up with include:
-How to create a blow gun
-Re-build an Engine
-A website documenting how to create wooden bangles
-How to create a deer-skin drum
-How to skin a deer or prepare a bird from hunting to cooking to ceremonial/spiritual uses
-How to fix a porsche
-How to bake difficult items (baked Alaska)
-Working out/Exercising
-Sleep
-Smoking Meat (wild game)
-Parkour
-Video Games
-Happiness
-Grunge rock and Country and Hiphop
-How to help a friend with Depression
-Snowboarding
-How to spread and promote kindness
-Martial Arts demonstrations presented in an artistic (comic form)
-A website for how to speak basic Swahili
-Creating a fitness and diet plan to maximize muscle mass, lifting ability or to shred
4. As a class, we will decide on the presentation criteria. The means of demonstrating your learning journey should be something you can share with a larger audience. Will you document with video? Pictures? A Website? A Blog. How will you share your learning and your passion with the world?
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Things to think about during EVERY single Passion Project Class
Things to Think about: Daily Self Check ins and Checklist
See below for some student examples from 2017/2018
Some students used Google slides as well.
Student Made Websites about their passions:
https://sites.google.com/view/video-games-and-the-world/home (The Good and Positive Aspects of Video Games)
https://ehollenbeck125.wixsite.com/website - Site on how to help people with depression
https://bretthammer100.wixsite.com/happiness/blog/how-do-you-help-someone-be-happy - Site on how to increase happiness
https://kyleconquergood.wixsite.com/passionproject/project - Site created by a student who's passion was to fix their Dad's luxury sport scar
- What do you need from me (the teacher)?
- What’s your newest knowledge?
- What would you never do again?
Things to Think about: Daily Self Check ins and Checklist
- What do you need from me (the teacher)?
- What’s your newest knowledge?
- What would you never do again?
See below for some student examples from 2017/2018
Some students used Google slides as well.
Student Made Websites about their passions:
https://sites.google.com/view/video-games-and-the-world/home (The Good and Positive Aspects of Video Games)
https://ehollenbeck125.wixsite.com/website - Site on how to help people with depression
https://bretthammer100.wixsite.com/happiness/blog/how-do-you-help-someone-be-happy - Site on how to increase happiness
https://kyleconquergood.wixsite.com/passionproject/project - Site created by a student who's passion was to fix their Dad's luxury sport scar