Sixth grade teacher, Jenn Schilling, wanted her students to explore the question, “How can I use technology to solve a problem in my community?” Students brainstormed topics they were passionate about, then they picked one topic to research and develop as a passion project.

They learned about extreme Googling as well as how to use virtual reality from partners at the University of Arizona. They were amazed by virtual reality, going on virtual trips to space, France, and basketball games. Students were empowered to complete projects on topics they had a personal connection to, sharing them with other community members through coaching sessions with partners.

Students practiced critical thinking as they evaluated research sources and furthered their knowledge of their topic. They applied their learning by creating a final, shareable product of their project (presentations, videos, posters, etc.).

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