Learning Objective

• Find IWonder on the INFOhio website: www.infohio.org.

Exploring a Topic

Practice your new navigational skills by completing the following exercise. IWonder can be a great resource when introducing students to the topic you are about to teach. Consider using IWonder as a tool for students to explore a topic before instruction begins.

1. Think about an upcoming lesson or unit you plan to teach.
2. Go to www.infohio.org and find IWonder using what you have learned.
3. Consider which categories or questions best correspond to the topic of the upcoming lesson or unit.
4. Explore these categories on your own. Determine if the resources are engaging, appropriate, and beneficial to your students. 
5. Next, locate the IWonder Genius Hour Teacher's Guide. Review the content of the Teacher's Guide.
6. Finally, download the editable IWonder Genius Hour Worksheet. Determine the amount of time you have to devote to doing a short and sustained genius hour activity with your students.