Learning becomes an adventure only when it challenges students to expose all that they already know for the promise of new, unimagined possibilities. These three questions work for any subject, be it math, science, art, physical education, or social studies. For any activity to be perceived as genuine and real, students must have some way of applying what they are learning to their lives right now. Authentic learning requires that students have something at stake, some goal or mission that they have identified as worth a risk. No activity, then, is inherently authentic.
Authenticity is created through the commitment and risk of teachers and students.