Brainstorm these 4 lists:
10 Things I love to do
10 Things I am good at
10 Things I like to learn about
10 Things I wonder...
Answer the following 5 questions by creating a list for each one. You may just find an idea for your genius hour!
Who am I right now?
Who do I want to be?
How do I want to be known?
When I think of my perfect life, what is in it?
What inspires me to "DO"?
You can visit:
http://www.geniushourguide.org/preparing-for-genius-hour-the-student-brainstorming-tool/
http://www.geniushourguide.org/use-this-genius-hour-creativity-rubric-with-your-students/
Global Student Film Festival - Use this past contest as inspiration for what you can do!
Fly your Ride Flying Car Competition- build a vehicle, release it down a ramp, and see if it can land safely on the other side of the gap. It can't be too big, it can't be too expensive, and it can't be too dangerous, but the rest is up to you and your imagination. MR. Nusser can be your contact for this!
iVIE - Video Competition - The contest is not currently active, but you can follow the contest rules and create a No Bull video for our iMiddle News. Check back often for the start of the new contest.
No Bull Challenge - The contest is not currently active, but you can follow the contest rules and create a No Bull video for our iMiddle News. Check back often for the start of the new contest.
California Media Festival - The contest is not currently active, but you can follow the contest rules and create a No Bull video for our iMiddle News. Check back often for the start of the new contest.
National STEM Video Game Challenge - This national competition motivates interest in STEM learning among America’s youth by tapping into students’ natural passion for playing and making video games. Contest opens in March but you can follow the rules from the last one and get started!
Future Engineers - Check back often for ongoing challenges
Engineer Girl Essay Writing Contest - Past contest currently posted - new one soon - you can still use the previous contest as inspiration!
Exploravision - Contest closes Feb 8th
STEAM Makerfest Challenges - New Challenges posted Jan 15th!
Volunteer San Diego Calendar - Check here for opportunities to get involved in the community. Please note that many places have age requirements so you may need to have an adult with you. Be sure to contact organizations for their rules.
Australian Wild Fire Help - make pouches to help with wildlife recovery!