Genius Hour
What is a "Genius Hour"?
"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." - http://www.geniushour.com/what-is-genius-hour/
How to plan a Genius Hour Project
Places to get inspiration/ideas
https://theglobalgeniushourproject.wikispaces.com/Mrs.+Kirr's+Geniuses
http://www.20timeineducation.com/20-time-ideas
http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/like_me
http://www.makereducation.com/