Genius Hour

What will you do with the time you have?

GENIUS is the act of solving a problem in a way no one has solved it before. A genius is someone with exceptional abilities and the insight to find the not so obvious solution to a problem; a genius looks at something that others are stuck on and gets the world unstuck” (Godin, ch 1).

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What is Genius Hour?
A letter to students and parents about Genius Hour

What are the Requirements for Genius Hour?

There are very few "requirements." Throughout the learning process, students will share their requirements with one another and a larger audience.

K - What Knowledge was gained? This project at its core is a research project. The part that makes it so unique and wonderful, is the fact that it is chosen by students from their interests.
I - Make an Impact: What impact did you make with your learning? How did your learning impact you? Students will be expected to make an impact on the world, whether small or big.
P - What is your Passion? Why are you passionate about this? Why should others know about your learning and research? 20% of their time (1 day per week) is their's to explore, learn, create, discover, research a topic that interests them. T
KIP Talk: Students will give their own KIP talks to share their knowledge, the impact they have made and why they are passionate about this project.

How can someone see the KIP talks?

Online: presentations will be streamed online as a live Google Hangout on Air.
After the Talks: Talks can be viewed on YouTube after the talks are complete.

2017-2018 KIP Talks

2015-2016 Genius Hour

Past Genius Hour

2014-2015 Genius Hour

2013-2014 Genius Hour

Ryan & Carsen & Hunter: THE PEOPLES CENTER
Rylee & Taylor: 9/11
Trenton & Adam & Jeremiah & Gray: KIDS FOOD BASKET
Josie & Kailey: BULLYING
Ben Bo: RUNNING FOR COLORECTAL CANCER
Ivy & Emily: PAY IT FORWARD
Kylee: ANIMAL SHELTERS
Jake: A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
Siera: 3D PRINTING
Dane & Ben Bis: GOT BRICK?
Ben A: SHOE PAINTING - Ben's Shoe Painting Shop site
Chelsea: CARS
Drew & Connor: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: WINDPOWER
Erica: MANGA ART
Branden: MENTAL GAMES
Nathan: KHAN ACADEMY
Robby: WAKE SURFING FOR TROUBLED TEENS
Dakota: LATIN
Mr Kipling: YOUR FUTURE