The project is based on the belief that technology, properly integrated with learning, can improve student engagement and achievement. Our emphasis on research (both finding and analyzing data and/or information), communication (writing, presentations and video), and assessment (peer, self-,) is based on the belief that 21^st Century Skills can best be taught through Language Arts and Social Studies. While there has been considerable research done in this area with students in elementary and middle school classrooms, little has been done with high school students. We believe our current high school students need to  graduate with excellent higher order thinking skills, collaborative and teamwork skills, and knowledge of and ability to use productivity software.