Cultivating Genius for Science Contexts: Where does the pursuit of joy fit into science learning?

Where do Cultivating Genus Pursuits fit into science learning? In this article, 5th grade teachers are adding the pursuits into a freshwater project-based science unit. Focusing on identity and joy, in particular, they find that science learning can be enriched when the pursuits are attended to. One student developed his identity through realizing rigorous science learning and recognizing his joy in reflecting on and acting toward social justice and fresh water in his community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]