Les projets

Media Literacy Unit 


SCIENCES: Les machines de Rube Goldberg
Rube Goldberg - bio
video: 6 machines
How to build a Rube Goldberg machine according to Joseph
Joseph's machines


 CURIOSITES ET PASSIONS
Caine's Archade - intro
Caine's Arcade Chapter 2
Kid president - pep talk
http://knowledgecompass.weebly.com/socratic-questions.html

WONDEROPOLIS - fact or fiction mini poster
L'heure du genie
http://www.geniushour.com/ 
http://www.geniushour.com/2013/03/31/genius-hour-idea


RESEARCH:
School District 42 : Students - Online resources 
National Geographic Kids
http://kids.britannica.com/
http://researchsafari.weebly.com/ 



Genius Hour Reflections:
  • What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? Develop a prototype...
  • Advocating for those who don’t have voices... For example: animals, the homeless and standing up to bullies...
  • Perseverance....overcoming obstacle, epic failures and taking on challenges are all so important for learning.
  • Respecting other people’s projects/passions...
  • Going the process = learn from going through steps
  • Conclusion/Summary related back to question... What was your inspiration for the topic can help you keep focused on your question. What is your BIG learning or take away from completing this project.

You will be asked to reflect on the following areas of your project:
  1.  Topic/Inquiry Question chosen
  2. Your planning and effort put into your project
  3. The research you completed
  4. Your final presentation of your project

Sample Genius Hour Projects:
Aden`s Blog

http://paigeblog07.blogspot.ca/ 



Genius Hour Final Evaluation
Inquiry Question: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Quality:
Continuum:
Topic of inquiry:
·         Inquisitiveness
·         Creativity/innovation
·         Development if ideas


1           2         3           4           5
Planning/Effort:
·         Personal Responsibility
·         Intrinsic motivation/challenge
·         curiosity
·         Time management
·         Flexibility


1           2         3           4           5
Research & Reflection:
·         Information gathered & collected
·         Variety of sources
·         Collection of data
·         Critical Thinking


1           2         3           4           5
Presentation:
·         Communication of ideas
·         Organisation
·         Reflects process
·         Visuals


1           2         3           4           5

TOTAL:

/20

Self- Reflection:
1.    Topic: What did you become an expert on? What is your main take away from completing this project?


2.    Planning/Effort: Are you satisfied with the time and effort you put into planning your project? Explain why or why not?


3.    Research: Did you use a variety of sources from which to gather information? Provide examples….


4.    Presentation: Does your final project capture what you’ve learned? Does is summarize your learning in your own words?

 




Thursday, April 17th, 2014
Dear Parents,
This term in English students are learning to develop their sense of curiosity through the process of inquiry. We have been busy practicing how to ask deep questions of inquiry during our “Genius Hour” time in class. “Genius Hour” is time set aside each week where students can study what they want to learn, something they are passionate about and or a new skill. “Genius Hour” sparks curiosity and students learn about something they are personally interested in.
I thought “Genius Hour” time would the perfect time to complete their Identity Fair Project (a school wide event in June). Most of this will be done in class, however depending on topic of inquiry students may be required to complete their project at home as well.   I have asked the students to research a topic of study that they have always wanted to learn more about. Your child has narrowed down their topic and has written the “question of inquiry” they plan to answer on their planning page. I encourage students to document the process of learning throughout their research using a journal, field guide, photos, etc. Please take the time to sign and read their proposal and discuss any changes you might suggest to help them with their project.
Also, note that any materials needed to create their project must be brought to school beyond what I can provide from school (ie. stand up presentation boards, any unusual materials they might need if they plan on making something, etc…). Materials do not need to be at school yet, as we will be only starting the research portion of the project next week.
Thank you for taking the time to review your child’s Genius Hour project proposal.
Have a great Easter long weekend!

Mme N. Homeniuk
 


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