Genius Hour Brainstorm

Course Name

Grade Level

Subject Represented (highlight)

Taste of Teaching

9-12

Math                    Writing

OBJECTIVES:

• Students will be able to clarify, express, and demonstrate their thoughts and ideas during the discussion activity.
• Students will be able to compare and contrast various teaching techniques from each of the documentaries.
• Students will be able to model appropriate small group behavior.
• Students will be able to create a concept for their genius hour project while creating a poster.
• Students will be able to critically think about their Genius Hour topics.
• Students will be able to collaborate with group members to come up with solutions.
• Students will be able to reflect on past schooling experiences.

PRIORITY STANDARDS:

Content Standards:

1.2 Demonstrate transferable and employability skills in community and workplace settings.

4.1 Analyze career paths within early childhood, education and services.

4.2 Utilize developmentally appropriate practices and other child development  theories when planning for early childhood, education, and services.
4.3 Demonstrate integration of curriculum and instruction to meet children’s age appropriate development.

4.4 Demonstrate a safe and healthy learning environment for children

4.5 Demonstrate techniques for positive collaborative relationships with children

4.6 Demonstrate professional practices and standards related to working with children.

7.3 Demonstrate professional behaviors, skills, and knowledge in providing family and community services.

Common Core Learning Standards:

SL.11-12.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.

WHST.11-12.9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

TIME FRAME:

• This lesson will last approximately 48 minutes/1 class period

MATERIALS (Broken Down By Pathway):

• Presentation
• Discussion Activity

PROCEDURE:

1. The class will begin with a short discussion and brainstorming activity about the two documentaries that we watched this year (Ron Clark + Most Likely to Succeed).
2. Students will brainstorm the differences between these schools/classrooms and a traditional classroom.
3. Then, we will compile a list of the “pros” and  “cons” of school. After this, I will introduce the Genius Hour project to the students. Students then will begin their poster of their project for the Gallery Walk, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday.
4. Students will get into groups and place themselves around the room.

• During the discussion, students will look at and speak to one another, while one student serves as the scribe for the discussion.

ASSESSMENT:

Formative: Check-ins throughout the period will take place to assess student knowledge and retention.

Summative: Students will complete their Genius Hour gallery walk poster, which will be the summative assessment for this lesson (due Friday).