In today’s complex and data-driven classrooms, it is imperative, now more than ever, that teachers utilize all the tools at thier disposal. As a result, teachers must apply research, resources, skills and strategies to create 21st century learning opportunities. I will offer researched articles linked to cross-curricular resources connected to specific skills related to content area strategies demonstrating how to seamlessly imbed research, resources, skills and strategies into various disciplines. Progress monitoring tools will be provided illustrating the connected outcomes. As a result, participants will be able to created lessons based in research and grounded in skill.