*Parameters

Elementary: Frequency - quarterly Duration - short (30 minutes or less) Requirements - cooperation/collaboration (work together for part or all) Technology integrated Outcome is flexible (kids could generate art, short writing, model, etc.) Communication (written, visual, or oral) Authentic to the habits of the discipline Relevant to the student; engages the student in the work Common across teachers using it

Secondary: Frequency - quarterly Duration - varies based on format and grade level (about 1-2 blocks) Requirements - would vary by assessment; writing Common across teahers using it Authentic to the habits of the discipline Relevant to the student (i.e. incorporates a personal perspective statement) Explicit connection to the SOLs