Enrich Kids: Genius Hour - Introduction
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Parents will receive a short paragraph on their child’s inquiry topic, the stage of inquiry they are on and suggested ways to facilitate their inquiry to the next step.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
This class is an inquiry based class where students will learn how to start inquiries that can lead to Genius Hour Project Based Learning. Children attend with a discovery box items of interest which showcase what they are passionate about. Each student will share one thing from the box, or more if there is time permitting. Students are free to ask questions about items or start an inquiry once the item is introduced to try and probe deeper to find things about the topic they have not explored yet. The teacher will facilitate inquiries made to move students from one level of open inquiry to the next level of inquiry and ask questions to find areas of their interest that are not yet explored. During the inquiry students who come up with a challenge question or problem that they don't know the answer to in collaboration can bring the challenge or problem to our project based learning class as a Genius Hour Project. Any Student who does not wish to be on camera after the attendance is taken can move off screen and just show their items if they wish. Image Credit: Edi Libedinsky on Unsplash
Learning Goals
Students will explore the level of inquiry they are proficient at and will be scaffolded to the next level of inquiry.
Other Details
Supply List
Learner are expected to bring 1-3 items for show and tell to use as the basis of an inquiry. If they are interested in a topic they can bring a picture or item that represents that topic (example a play sword to represent interest in medieval period of history).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Cape Breton University
I run a forest kindergarten and natural learning program using Inquiry and Project Based Learning. I have worked with families in the education field for more than 20 years in child centered learning. I am currently completing my Masters of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation which focuses on innovative learning approaches such as online and in person inquiry and project based learning.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-6 learners per class