Teaching in the 21st Century Technological advances since the Internet age have created new teaching styles to practice. Traditionally, students would sit at their desks and be lectured on the topic and then tested on their knowledge at the end of each unit. For some students, this learning style suited their needs as they could reproduce the answers to the questions. For others, this became a barrier in their ability to learn as they needed a different approach to retaining information. With emerging global markets, new demands on employees in the workplace, teaching styles and philosophies adapted to better prepare students for college and career. Therefore, forward-thinking educators have begun using the project-based learning model to acquire various skills that students will need after graduating from high school. Project-based learning involves students taking real-world situations, categorizing them, finding the challenge, and creating the solution, to gain better knowledge of the topic (The George Lucas Educational Foundation, 2014). Therefore, this style of teaching and learning can be applied to all subjects within a school curriculum. Project-Based Learning in a Physical Education Context Physical education (PE) classes are often overlooked as a place of learning for developing life skills after high school. (Fencl, 2014). With the role of the common core state standards, physical education courses were included as secondary fulfillment of the requirements to graduate. The Approach to Teaching and Instruction Physical education lessons do not have to be an unimportant lesson in this new era of teaching, but can be an impactful course for every student... middle of paper.. . physical education in the classroom to better prepare students for life skills and lifelong fitness (Fencl, 2014). References Fencl, M. J. (2014). Fun and creative unit assessment ideas for all physical education students. JOPERD: The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 85(1), 16-21.Lee, J.B. (2014). Taking a leap of faith: Redefining teaching and learning in higher education through project-based learning. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 8(12), 1-17. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.7771/1541-5015.1426 Markham, T. (2012, February 21). Project-based learning and common core standards. Retrieved from The Whole Child: http://www.wholechildeducation.org/blog/project-based-learning-and-common-core-standardsThe George Lucas Educational Foundation. (2014). What is project-based learning. Retrieved from Edutopia.org: http://www.edutopia.org/