How can projects help my students meet standards and develop 21st century skills, and how can I use projects to enhance student learning?

Projects can help my students to meet standards because it eliminates the dreaded classroom boredom issue. It appears that 80% of students are bored in classrooms across America. Incorporating projects into the curriculum will make student's more interested in learning.

I can use projects to help bring real-world experiences to my students. They will be involved in research, critical thinking, and other content related activities. I think this will make the classroom more democratic where students will have so autonomy in their learning.