Our Mission
Our mission here in third grade is to make learning FUN! Students in today's society are modern learners, which means that they are in an environment where content changes fast and learning methods change even faster. Modern learners are encouraged to discover their own learning through hands-on activities and projects. We begin with an essential question each day and the students conduct research to explore the answers to the questions. Modern learners take initiative and learn through collaboration with others and the use of technology. One of our ways of using modern learning methods in our classroom is through Genius Hour.
What is Genius Hour?
Genius Hour is time given to students to work on passion projects that get them excited about learning. Students are given 1 hour each week to learn about whatever they want to. First, students come up with driving questions, interesting topics, or problems that exist today. Then, they conduct research using iPads and books to find the answers to their questions or solutions to the problems. Students must then come up with a way to teach others the information that they've learned (through a model, photo, video, etc.). Lastly, students post their projects to Seesaw to share the information with authentic audiences.
Growth Mindset
We focus on having a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset with everything that we do. Having a growth mindset is the key to success!