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Using an organizer helps students to collect their ideas and keeps them focused on their project. Check my Genius Hour Folder for templates.

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During the creation process, things may get messy, noisy, and look chaotic. Just breathe, it's all good! :-)  Ask colleagues or parent volunteers to help!

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Showcasing the arcade as part of our school's Fall Festival made the student presentation authentic and gave the students a sense of purpose for their passion project.

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Hockey Game

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Battle Bot Game

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Battle Bot Game

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These students worked on cracking codes during their independent time while I held my small reading group instructions. They were motivated to problem solve and were engaged the entire time.

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https://bit.ly/2qsD140  Music Animation
https://bit.ly/2IP5gBj Maze Game

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1.) start small and work your way up to larger goals
2.) brace yourself for a little chaos & enlist the help of co-workers and parent volunteers
3.) don't be afraid to let student passions and interests lead to other ideas that can guide the next genius hour project
4.) utilize the expertise of others and invite them as guest speakers
5.) let students with similar passions, interests, or inquiries collaborate while allowing those who wish to work independently to do so
6.) have faith and trust in the students to take control of their own learning
7.) prepare students to take on challenges of roadblocks, frustrations, and failures