text: Firstly, teacher-designed projects are designed by those actually teaching the subject. When teachers create the summer projects for their students, those students in return are given a preview of what they will be learning during the school year. Commonly, students enter a course unsure of what exactly they will be learning. They might expect for their year to focus on one subject whereas the curriculum may only briefly cover it. When students receive teacher-designed projects, the students are familiarized with what to expect out of their course. For instance, history teachers may assign a research project of a specific time period. With specificity provided by the teachers, students gain clarity on what they will be taught in their new classes. Aside from showing students what they will be learning, teacher-designed projects also teach the students.