Genius Hour provides educators with the tools that they need to successfully implement genius hour, or passion projects, in the classroom. Presented through an easy-to-follow six-step strategy, teachers will utilize the six P's-passion, pitch, plan, project, product, and presentation-as a map for students to follow as they create, design, and carry out projects. Students will experience personalized learning through these self-driven projects, application of standards and real-world skills, and opportunities to learn through failure and reflection. The book includes handouts, suggested online resources, and tips and tricks to make the genius hour process meaningful for students and manageable for educators, as well as a discussion of genius hour's importance and impact on gifted students as they take ownership of their own learning.

1. Section 1. Chapter 1. Why passion projects? -- Ch. 2. Introducing the 6 P's -- Section 2: The 6 P's Ch. 3 Passion: finding the spark -- Ch.4. Plan: building the fire -- Ch. 5. Pitch: lighting the match -- Ch. 6. Project: igniting the flame -- Ch. 7. Product: making the s'mores -- Ch. 8. Presentation: watching it burn -- Section 3: Everything else you need to know for genius hour success: Ch. 9. When the fire fizzles -- Ch. 10. Keeping it real -- Resources -- References -- About the author.