A week of inspiration for
students in grades 4-8
Big Idea Week is a unique opportunity for your students to develop 21st-century skills and interact with local role models, while working collaboratively with their peers in a project-based learning model. The program is available to schools at no cost thanks to the generous support of our partners.
Please note: Big Idea Week is working with one school for 2017 to focus on curriculum and assessment improvements. We look forward to bringing the program to a wider school audience in the future!
What Schools Are Saying
Here's a sampling of what just a few of the nearly one dozen schools that worked with Big Idea Week in 2015 had to say about their experiences.
School Toolkits
NYC School Toolkit
- Big Idea Week School Coordinator's Guide (NYC Schools)
- Big Idea Week Teacher's Guide (NYC Schools)
- Big Idea Week Student Packet
- Big Idea Challenge Worksheet for Students
- Student Pitch Evaluation Rubric for Teachers
- Pitch Evaluation Peer Rubric for Students
- Student Presentation Training Video (YouTube)
- Mentor Presentation Training Video (YouTube)
- Student Certificate 1
- Student Certificate 2
National Partners Toolkit
- Big Idea Week School Coordinator's Guide (National Partners)
- Big Idea Week School Teacher's Guide (National Partners)
- Big Idea Week Student Packet
- Big Idea Challenge Worksheet for Students
- Student Pitch Evaluation Rubric for Teachers
- Pitch Evaluation Peer Rubric for Students
- Student Presentation Training Video (YouTube)
- Mentor Presentation Training Video (YouTube)