Dear mommy ,

Last week my teacher introduced the class to “Genius Hour- Shark Tank”! This is research unit
that allows me to learn about a topic of my choice.

Let me explain more about Genius Hour this is about how and research about your topic and my
topic im learning is to make a basketball with my name on it.

As preparation for this unit we watched the ABC’s television show “Shark Tank.” We were able
to learn about kids like us that were able to turn their PASSIONS into PRODUCTS to make a
PROFIT.

Some of the things I saw on Shark Tank were………….

Since watching the show I have come up with a Genius Project that I must work on over spring
break.

Topic: basketball

Project Idea: Basketball

Plan: To make a basketball that have my name on it and a shirt.

Product: What
PRODUCT will you
have to present at the
end of the unit?

Materials I need: Basketball and shirt

Steps I have to take to I need to buy a basketball

complete the project: I need to buy a shirt

This Project is important to me because…….

As my parent, there are many ways to help. You can help me expand my ideas and find
resources. You can also help by………………………
Thanks so much for all your help,
Your child kevn alcantara