A "passion project" is also known by the terms "Genius Hour" in schools and "20% Time" in business!
Student websites - coming soon!
introduction
Video Inspiration: A Pep Talk from Kid President
HuffPost Article: Why You Should Start a Passion Project
The Basics: Genius Hour Intro Video
HuffPost Article: Why You Should Start a Passion Project
The Basics: Genius Hour Intro Video
Project Overview:
- On Friday's for the remainder of the school year, students will be able to learn about a topic of their choosing, and present their new knowledge in what's called a "Passion Project."
- Each project will consist of research, writing, blogging, website and product creation, and a final presentation.
- Students are encouraged to work on the project outside of school, but they are not required to. If students finish regular class work early, they may work on their Passion Project in addition to the scheduled Friday class time.
- The goal is to show students how much they can truly achieve if they work hard and set their mind to accomplishing a goal.
- Each project will consist of research, writing, blogging, website and product creation, and a final presentation.
- Students are encouraged to work on the project outside of school, but they are not required to. If students finish regular class work early, they may work on their Passion Project in addition to the scheduled Friday class time.
- The goal is to show students how much they can truly achieve if they work hard and set their mind to accomplishing a goal.
project objectives:
- SW develop an independent passion project that benefits the community in some way
- SW create a plan, timeline, and goals for their project
- SW research, write, blog, web design, and a create a final product
- SW exert independence and autonomy for the duration of the project
- SW create a plan, timeline, and goals for their project
- SW research, write, blog, web design, and a create a final product
- SW exert independence and autonomy for the duration of the project
project Basic Outline:
1. Introduction to Passion Projects
2. Brainstorm ideas
3. Create a Project Plan including timeline and goals
4. Background research
5. Begin website design & blog using Weebly.com
6. Continue to work on all aspects of product every Friday class period, including weekly blog entry.
7. Incorporate community outreach
8. Finish website, blog, & product
9. Present project
10. Reflection piece
2. Brainstorm ideas
3. Create a Project Plan including timeline and goals
4. Background research
5. Begin website design & blog using Weebly.com
6. Continue to work on all aspects of product every Friday class period, including weekly blog entry.
7. Incorporate community outreach
8. Finish website, blog, & product
9. Present project
10. Reflection piece
required components:
- Completed brainstorming packet
- Completed Passion Project Planning document
- Webpage with at least 3 tabs (Weebly.com) --> Bring in $1 to pay for website
- Blog with weekly entry on progress and next steps (will be 4th tab on website)
- Community outreach component
- Product other than website (video, book, business plan, etc.)
- Presentation of findings (powerpoint, poster, video, etc)
- Completed Passion Project Planning document
- Webpage with at least 3 tabs (Weebly.com) --> Bring in $1 to pay for website
- Blog with weekly entry on progress and next steps (will be 4th tab on website)
- Community outreach component
- Product other than website (video, book, business plan, etc.)
- Presentation of findings (powerpoint, poster, video, etc)
