The project helps all students develop and apply skills in writing, reading, mathematics, and other key subject areas. Final products and performances show that all students have a chance to understand the subject matter in depth and acquire the skills necessary to complete the project. Technology is used to extend and enrich learning. Students have opportunities to use computers and other technologies as tools for creating, analyzing, and presenting new knowledge. Students have an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to an important real-world problem or issue.
Students work with people and institutions in the community, including adult experts.
The project yields authentic products or services of use to the larger community. Lesson plans are written with other teachers in mind. If project is specific to a location, it is explained in a general way so that any teacher can replicate the project. All rights reserved.