The Genius Hour Guidebook: Fostering Passion, Wonder, and Inquiry in the Classroom

The Genius Hour Guidebook: Fostering Passion, Wonder, and Inquiry in the Classroom

<P>Promote your students’ creativity and get them excited about learning! In this practical new book, authors Denise Krebs and Gallit Zvi show you how to implement Genius Hour, a time when students can develop their own inquiry-based projects around their passions and take ownership of their work. Brought to you by MiddleWeb and Routledge Eye On Education, the book takes you step-by-step through planning and teaching Genius Hour. You’ll learn how to guide your students as they:</P> <UL> <P> <LI>Develop inquiry questions based on their interests;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Conduct research to learn more about their topic of choice;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Create presentations to teach their fellow students in creative ways; and</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Present their finished product for a final assessment.</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>At the end of the book, you’ll find handy FAQs and ready-made lessons and resources. In addition, a companion website, www.geniushourguide.org, offers bonus materials and regular updates to support you as you implement Genius Hour in your own classroom.</P>