The project is aligned with the expedition's learning goals and district and state standards. The project requires students to learn and use the content and skills you want them to master. The project allows students to demonstrate the most important things you want them to learn and their mastery of all of the learning goals. The project is interesting and engaging for students. The project confronts students with real world problems, issues, and questions and requires them to use the knowledge and skills that professionals would use in the real world.
Students approach their work as if they are historians, scientists, authors, or mathematicians.
The project uses exemplars and models to make tasks explicit and clearly defined. There are high standards for satisfactory work that all students are expected to meet, as well as optional standards for work that is exemplary. The project provides opportunities for students to present their work before a meaningful audience that motivates them to do their best work. The project offers students opportunities to learn through service. Producing work of value to others motivates students to do their best work.