1. Genius Hour Introduction to Finding Your Passion

2. What is Passion?

3. Have you ever felt like this?

4. While watching, answer the questions on your handout. What is Genius Hour

5. While watching, answer the questions on your handout. One More Intro...

6. TED Talk Explanation While watching, answer the questions on your handout.

7. 1.Brainstorm to find your passions (Fill out KWH) 2.Create a plan for your project 3.Research 4.Create (Fill out LAQ) 5.Get feedback throughout the process 6.Share by creating a short video to present your end product What is the Process?

8. 1.QUESTION 4.SHARE 2. RESEARCH 3.CREATE PROCESS LOTS OF REFLECTION AND GOAL SETTING!!

9. Family Showcase in May Showcase your work Tell what you learned during the year See everyone’s work Show what you can do when you’re passionate about your work! END GOAL

10. People are always saying “you are a new generation.” Let’s take advantage of that! Why do this? Why now?

11. Spend the time you have on something you are passionate about. Spending Your Time Wisely...

12. Find your passion - it will set you free. Brainstorm: Finding Your Passion

13. Each week, you will have a class period dedicated to learning the research process, working toward finding answers, and creating products. This days is not a break from learning rather a day to become a genius in YOUR interests. Plan: How am I going to do this?

14. You will use the Internet, journal articles, others’ experiences and reflections, books, videos, movies, and anything else that will help you find the answer you seek. Research: Looking for the Answer

15. No Idea is too small! What is obvious to you is not always obvious to everyone else. Create: Putting Together Your Idea

16. Remember that failure is important to the process and the growth mindset! You might use an entire genius hour and not find what you want; HOWEVER, this will only help you refine and guide the next week’s hour. Effort+Failure=SUCCESS! Feedback: Keeping an Open Mindset

17. Share: Sample End Product Video