Genius Hour in the ATP classroom

Genius Hour - 20% Time 



Mrs. Rebecca Brown, ATP teacher at Bethel Springs Elementary School gave her 4th graders the opportunity to complete a Genius Hour Project. It was a 6 week project and the students each developed a question, did the research, and embraced stumbling blocks. The end products were each unique.  Below is the link to her Genius Hour Project site. Check out the amazing projects accomplished by these students. 
Genius Hour Website






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