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Genius Hour Teaching Resources
At Teach Starter, we appreciate that there are many ways to conduct Genius Hour. We have created a streamlined, six-step process for teachers and students to follow in the classroom. This Genius Hour Teaching Resource Collection provides teacher notes that explain the process, as well as all of the resources you'll need to support students as they work through this systematic inquiry-based learning process.
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Genius Hour Project Assessment Rubric (Grades 5 and 6)
An assessment rubric for the teacher to assess each student's Genius Hour project.
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Genius Hour Project Assessment Rubric (Grades 3 and 4)
An assessment rubric for the teacher to assess each student's Genius Hour project.
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Genius Hour Self-Reflection Template
A template for students to complete after presenting their Genius Hour projects.
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Genius Hour Research Flowchart Poster
A flowchart poster for the students to develop a research plan in the Teach Starter Genius Hour process.
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Genius Hour Class Progress Tracker
A whole class tracker for teachers to use throughout the Genius Hour process.
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Genius Hour Inquiry Proposal Template
A template for the students to develop a proposal in the Teach Starter Genius Hour process.
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Identifying a Genius Hour Problem Flowchart Poster
A flowchart that helps students progress from a broad topic to an identifiable problem during a Genius Hour project.
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Genius Hour Project Half Size Notebook Template
A title page, inspiration page and checklist for students to use when setting up a Genius Hour project notebook.
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Introduction to Genius Hour PowerPoint Presentation
A PowerPoint Presentation for the students describing the Teach Starter Genius Hour process.
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Genius Hour Parent Information Letter - Editable Template
An editable parent information letter describing the Teach Starter Genius Hour process.
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Six Steps to Genius Hour Posters
Six posters to display in your classroom to support student understanding of the Genius Hour process.
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Genius Hour Teacher Notes
A set of teaching notes to support implementation of the six-step Teach Starter Genius Hour process.
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Genius Hour Project Full Size Notebook Template
A title page, inspiration page and checklist for students to use when setting up a Genius Hour project notebook.
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Genius Hour Presentation Ideas Poster
A poster showing examples of presentation methods for Genius Hour projects.
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Tertiary Sources Poster (Alternate Version)
A poster providing the definition and some examples of tertiary sources.
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Secondary Sources Poster (Alternate Version)
A poster providing the definition and some examples of secondary sources.
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Primary Sources Poster (Alternate Version)
A poster providing the definition and some examples of primary sources.
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Ask 3 Before Me Poster
A poster to encourage students to look for answers in three different places before asking the teacher.
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Break It Down Poster
A poster explaining how to break larger tasks down into smaller steps.
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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Research Summary Template
A template for students to use when compiling research notes.
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Research Notes Template
A template for students to use when recording research notes.
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What Makes a Credible Website Poster
A poster to help students evaluate the credibility of a website.
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Wonder Wall Brainstorming Display Template
Cut-out templates and decorations to create an interactive, brainstorming "Wonder Wall" display.
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Genius Hour Teaching Resource Pack
Download the full collection of teaching resources to support facilitation of Teach Starter's six-step 'Genius Hour' inquiry-based learning process.
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What is Genius Hour? How to Implement This Tech-y Idea in Your Classroom
This brand new teaching resource pack will help you support students in their own self-directed, open-ended inquiry projects!
