BC Ministry of Education Goals

Genius Hour Goals

Science K-7

Students should be able to:

- develop inquiry, problem-solving, and
decision-making abilities as citizens
- become lifelong learners
- maintain a sense of wonder about the
world around them

Students have the opportunity to:

- ponder lifes mysteries
- ask curious questions
- pursue their passions related to science
- pursue explanations for various scientific
phenomena
- investigate causation

Mathematics K-7

Students should be able to:

- use mathematics to better understand
the world around them
- appreciate and value mathematics
- use mathematics confidently to solve
problems

Students have the opportunity to:

- ask questions related to mathematics
- pursue their passions related to
mathematics
- apply mathematical skills to real life
scenarios

English Language Students should be able to:

Arts K-7
- use language confidently to understand
and respond thoughtfully and critically to
factual and imaginative communications
in speech, print, and other media
- develop the reading and writing skills
required of informed citizens
- express themselves critically, creatively,
and articulately for a variety of personal,
social, and world-related purposes
- use language appropriate to the
situation, audience, and purpose
- realize their individual potential as
communicators

Students have the opportunity to:

- ask questions related to language
- pursue their passions related to
language (verbal, written, oral)
- use appropriate language to
communicate understanding, research, or
explanations
- use a variety of media to communicate
their findings
- express their passions confidently

Social Studies
K-7

Students have the opportunity to:

- ask questions related to history and
geography
- pursue their passions related to history
and geography
- explore explanations related to historical
events
- form opinions related to historical events

Students should be able to:

- develop the skills and attitudes
necessary to become thoughtful, active
participants in their communities and as
global citizens
- apply their knowledge to inform their
judgments, shape their opinions, solve
problems, and guide their actions