The steps in the Genius Hour project are the same as you would use to make a science fair project.  Students will find a topic, research their topic, set up their experiment, collect and analyze data, draw a conclusion, and prepare a presentation.  The link below shows the steps of scientific inquiry in greater detail

 

 

 

 

 

1. Choose topic

2. Start preliminary research

3. OK topic with teacher

4. Begin in-depth research

5. Submit rough draft of research paper

6. Begin to gather materials

7. Test hypothesis, as many trials as possible

8. Record and analyze data

9. Write conclusion, submit for review

10. Prepare presentation