Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.
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Tinkering Studio: The Tinkering Studio is full of interesting ideas for, well, tinkering. There definitely seems to be a resurgence of the maker movement, and this site can inspire many creative projects. Each project is described, offers pictures, and gives reasons for its educational value. Many also offer PDF’s with instructions on how to do the project.
DIY Ideas: DIY is one of the coolest new sites!
Wonderopolis: This site encourages curiosity and independent research. It includes videos and fun facts that are sure to entertain and educate.
Make: Another resource you might enjoy is the “Kids and Family” section of Make’s online magazine. From designing your own Marshmallow Shooter to making a 10-Rail Model Rocket Mega-Launcher, you can find all kinds of ideas for projects. The projects are rated in difficulty: easy, moderate, and difficult.
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