Genius Hour Blog Post #3 This week during Genius Hour, I continued working on my project about using cooking as a way to make learning more engaging for students. I focused on turning my ideas into something concrete by beginning to plan what my final product could look like, such as a simple culinary-based learning activity or lesson. One of the main things I learned this week is that creating something meaningful takes planning and organization. Cooking activities need clear goals, structure, and safety considerations in order to work well in a classroom setting. A challenge I faced was narrowing down my ideas, as there are many ways cooking can be used in education. Deciding on one clear direction took time. Before the next Genius Hour, I need to choose my final product and continue developing it so I can begin creating it. Some questions I still have include how cooking activities can be adapted for different learners and how to assess student learning while still allowing creativity. From here, I will continue refining my idea and start building a final product that connects my passion for cooking with my future role as a teacher. LETS MAKE PIZZA...