Study this example of project learning goals and identify the four elements you should ideally include:

• Selected curriculum objectives
• The specific topic/content of the project
• Some 21st Century learning skills
• Higher-order thinking skills associated with knowledge building.​

Learning goals:

• Use the scientific method to investigate heat transfer and solar energy
• Develop a compelling argument regarding the use of solar energy
• Explain how solar energy is a source of natural energy on earth
• Find and evaluate background information 
• Evaluate models of solar power
• Design a solar-powered model
• Draw conclusions from experimental data

The colour coding shows how elements of the learning goal address the curriculum, 21st Century skills and higher-order thinking.

Analyse this project and list what you think are the possible learning goals of the project. Note how these learning goals are curriculum related and also clearly related to higher-order thinking and/or 21st Century skills.

Here are many more examples of projects you can peruse at your convenience.

Watch this video and note the five keys to  rigorous project-based learning. This will give you an idea of the important things to consider and to try to accommodate indirectly in your learning goals if possible (it is not always possible):

[youtube http://youtu.be/hnzCGNnU_WM] Video: Five Keys to Rigorous Project-Based Learning (6:30)