Enrichment

Passion Projects

All students will have the opportunity to participate in a Passion Project each term. What is a Passion Project? Simple! All students choose their own topic, passion, or interest. Students then spend one or two periods per week researching information about their topic. I will encourage students to use various resources for research including collaboration with experts. The end product will be a product designed by the students to share with the world!

During Passion Projects, students will learn many skills including (but not limited to):

• The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• The ability to obtain and process information
• The ability to analyze quantitative data
• Technical knowledge
• Proficiency with computer programs
• The ability to create and/or edit written reports
• The ability to sell and influence others

The 6 P's

Passion - What do you want to learn about? What do you think is interesting? What can you get excited about?

Plan - Who will be your outside expert? What materials will you need to complete the project? What will you need to do each day to reach your goals?

Pitch - How will you share your idea with the class? How will you get us on board?

Project - It's time to dive in! What do you need to do today to move forward with your project? What are you creating, making, or designing?

Product - What did you create? What can you show us to demonstrate your learning?

Presentation - How do you plan to share your learning? Can you share your idea or project with others? What tools will you use to make your presentation engaging for the audience?

From 'Genius Hour - Passion Projects That Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry' by Andi McNair