Genius Hour Idea Submission

http://astropt.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/keep-calm-and-stay-genius.png

Genius Hour

http://www.gallitzvi.com/uploads/8/6/3/2/8632116/9385562.jpg?250

We have set aside our Friday afternoons this year for something different, something unique. We will be spending our Friday afternoon's as "Genius Hour". Today our work was to unpack the process by looking at this graphic by Gallit Zvi, as we as a few other info-graphics that now live on our wall. Today we explored our passions, and thought about a few we would like to work on by doing something new, something more, or something different (step 2 of the process as Gallit describes it). Next week we will circle back to these passions and progress toward a project question that will drive our personal inquiry and lay the foundation for a the learning that we will share with the class in a few weeks time (step 3!).

Planning and Leading PE Units

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs51/i/2009/262/e/9/Football_players_silhouette_by_webdesigncreatives.jpg

One of the ways we've encouraged students to take on leadership roles this year is by allowing them to plan, prepare, and lead a 3 day unit in PE. The students have risen to the challenge, and the games, skills, and "main events" they have planned for us look great. We are off to a great start working on our fitness and flexibility with some gymnastics skills and activities!

Global Cardboard Challenge

This week we are starting our preparation for the Global Cardboard Challenge which will take place next Friday, October 10th.

More information will be posted here shortly, but for now here are a few videos to give you a taste of the learning adventure we will be embarking on:


Update: This Challenge was a huge success! I blogged about it on my personal blog here.