The other half of the class got to start their Genius Hour passion projects this week while the other students were able to continue their progress. Across the board, the 5th graders are doing a great job staying on task and really diving deep into their work. The students will have all of next week to work and half of the following week. Students who are ready to share their work will share that week, and then we only have one final class! I unfortunately have to have a sub on the last GATE day because I had to choose between having a sub for four days straight next week or only miss one 5th grade day due to a mandatory district training.

5th Grader's Projects:

DS

Research Question: How are swords traditionally made?

Project: Build a cardboard sword replica

PB, HF and BG

Research Question: How do you make a business that Sharks would want to invest in?

Project: Build a business website and create an effective Shark Tank pitch

AR, JF, and BC

Research Question: What makes baseball so popular?

Project: Design a new PE game that applies the discoveries that make baseball so popular

LC and AB

Research Question: How do different types of video games affect your emotions?

Project: Create a guide to aid emotional regulation while playing video games

AJ and MG

Research Question: How do buildings hold up to harsh conditions?

Project: Build a model that shows how skyscrapers are stable.

KB and OB

Research Question: How do climate and habitat affect how traditional buildings are crafted?

Project: BUild models and compare and contrast

EW

Research Question: Do charms affect luck?

Project: Make a good luck charm and conduct a game of chance experiment to test efficacy