Participants in this course will explore the nature of teaching and learning through designing lessons that are academically rigorous and real-world relevant. Participants will use the Rigor/Relevance Framework as a tool to designing one high rigor/high relevant lesson. In addition, participants will consider the importance of planning instruction that is aligned to curriculum and assessment. Course materials, discussions, and activities are online and emphasize collaboration as a way to develop high quality lessons, interdisciplinary planning, and strategies to improve the quality of instruction.