Teachers, save “Genius Hour 18- Give Me A Break!” to assign it to your class.

Sometimes when you are in the middle of a big project, you just need a break. Taking a break from something, especially if you are getting frustrated, can be a good thing. Complete this activity when you need to clear your mind and recharge your batteries to keep plugging away at Genius Hour. 1. Tap the link and watch the short film called, "Soar." While watching the film, think about the engineering problem and the steps taken to solve the problem. 2. Tap the add button. 3. Tap the drawing button and design your own solution to the problem from the film. Be inventive and innovative! 4. Tap the label tool and add text to describe your innovation or the microphone to record yourself describing your innovation. 5. You can extend the activity by writing a journal entry detailing your innovation using notes.