The Passion Project (aka Genius Hour or 20% project) is an opportunity in school to learn about anything you are passionate about (keep it school appropriate!). You will be asked to develop a project to learn about something that you have always been curious about. For once, it's not about what I think you should learn, but what you really want to learn.
What are you interested in? What is something you wish you had time to learn more about? Now’s your chance. But it’s not simply about writing a paper or doing a talk about it, this is serious research. You will be spending one day a week (most weeks), focusing only on your Passion Project. You will create an essential question, conduct research, learn more about it, possibly realize you want to research something else instead - which is great! - go for it. Lastly, you will create a final presentation (of your choice) to present to the class. Along the way, there will be weekly check-ins, activities and assignments due (like a 60-second elevator pitch), and research assistance. But the key is - this is your passion - your project. Get excited and Have Fun!