Genius Hour Resource Pack
This Genius Hour Resource Pack provides everything educators need to launch, manage and celebrate student-directed inquiry projects. It supports curiosity, creativity, independent research and presentation skills. The pack includes:
✅ Genius Hour Workbook: A comprehensive student workbook guiding learners through topic selection, question planning, research, weekly progress, mentor meetings, presentation design, and personal reflection.
✅ Mini Workbook: A simplified version of the full workbook, perfect for younger or time-limited students. Includes question planning, mini research, and tracking sheets.
✅ Presentation Cards (Colour & B&W): Double-format cards for students to summarise and present their Genius Hour projects. Great for classroom showcases or gallery walks.
✅ Display Pack: Printable motivational posters featuring quotes and prompts such as "Ask Big Questions" and "Work Independently and Creatively" to create a dynamic
Genius Hour learning environment.
✅ Certificates: A selection of completion and recognition certificates to celebrate participation, creativity and effort in Genius Hour projects.
Differentiation
Modifications
- Use the mini workbook with Years 3–4 or during short inquiry cycles
- Allow digital completion of the editable workbooks for tech integration
- Print presentation cards at A3 for display boards
Extensions
- Host a Genius Hour Exhibition Day
- Pair students to co-present complementary topics
- Link projects to curriculum themes like sustainability, history, or STEM