Lead-in

  • What do you like to study or read about?
    • I like to study …
    • I like to read about …

Presentation 1

Pre

  • Who is the most intelligent person you know? Why do you think that?

Top Down

  • Which of the following are NOT mentioned as geniuses’ characteristics? Watch it and find out!
  • Hostile
  • Driven
  • Empathy
  • Creative
  • Sociable
  • Hostile
  • Driven
  • Empathy
  • Creative
  • Sociable

Bottom Up

  • Mark True or False as you watch the video again.

Example: Geniuses are easily discovered. > False.

  1. The video doesn’t show the dictionary definition of a genius.
  2. IQ tests are debated and possibly flawed.
  3. Scientists know exactly how to identify if someone is a genius.
  4. Gray matter has no relation to someone’s intelligence.
  5. Humans can be smart in many areas.
  1. The video doesn’t show the dictionary definition of a genius. False
  2. IQ tests are debated and possibly flawed. True
  3. Scientists know exactly how to identify if someone is a genius. False
  4. Gray matter has no relation to someone’s intelligence. False
  5. Humans can be smart in many areas. True

Post

  • How do you define a genius?
  • Who do you think is a music genius?

Presentation 2

Pre

  • What do you think is more important, creativity or intelligence?

Top Down

  • What school subjects does the video show more questions about? Watch it and find out.
  • Philanthropy
  • History
  • Geography
  • Math
  • Science
  • Philanthropy
  • History
  • Geography
  • Math
  • Science

Bottom Up

  • Answer the questions bellow.

Example: How old is Debbie? > Debbie is sixty-two years old.

  1. How is Philanthropy defined in the video?
  2. What is 361 + 261?
  3. What does Ryan’s mom want her kids to be?
  4. How many weeks does the competition last?
  5. Who is the winner of the compettion?
  1. Philanthropy is described as “goodwill” and “really helping out mankind”.
  2. 622
  3. She wants one of her boys to be President.
  4. The competition lasts eight weeks.
  5. Ryan is the winner.

Post

  • Do you think kids should study hard? Why?
    • Yes, I do.
    • No, I don’t.
  • How many hours a day should a kid study?