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PERFORMANCE TASK : Manufacturing Analyst: Carbon Fiber
BIG IDEA:
Matter has observable physical properties and the potential to mix and form new materials.
Environmental laws and regulations impact humans, the environment, and the economy in both positive and negative
ways.
People acting individually and/or as groups influence the environment.
A technological world requires that humans develop capabilities to solve engineering and technological challenges and
improve products for the way we live.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How is the periodic table organized?
How can materials with the same chemical composition be so different?
What are the positive and negative effects of environmental laws and regulations on humans, the environment, and the
economy?
How do humans influence the environment?
How have technological developments impacted devices, processes, and systems to fulfill human wants and needs?
OVERVIEW:
Climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in
the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. Climate
change may be due to natural internal processes or external forcings such as modulations of the solar cycles, volcanic
eruptions, and persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere or in land use (IPCC, 2014).
GOAL:
Your composite company is a member of the International Composite Manufacturers Association (ICMA). This advocacy group
is conducting a panel presentation at an upcoming meeting of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC). You and three other representatives have been asked to develop materials and a presentation to persuade the IPCC to
support a resolution related to the funding and development of carbon- fiber composites. This resolution would help finance
research into less expensive methods of development.
Carbon fiber is a lightweight material used in composites. It is typically blended with some type of epoxy. To create these
composites, companies use time, temperature, and pressure to create strong, lightweight materials that can be molded for a
variety of purposes. These composites are now used in industries as varied as aerospace, automobile, and wind energy.
ROLE:
Your task is to convince the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to invest more money in the
research and development of carbon fiber composites. The rationale for this request is based upon the materials used in wind
turbines and new, more fuel-efficient cars and planes.
AUDIENCE:
Your audience will be members of the IPCC and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). They are looking for short and
long-term solutions to concerns about climate change based upon the findings in their latest report. Your team will need to
convince them that carbon-fiber composites have great value in reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere through greater
fuel efficiency and utilization in alternative energy sources. Through their scientific and economic backing, the carbon-fiber
composites industry could rapidly develop through research and the development of cost-effective methods of production.
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SITUATION:
Climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in
the mean and/or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. Climate
change may be due to natural internal processes or external forcings such as modulations of the solar cycles, volcanic
eruptions, and persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere or in land use (IPCC, 2014).
The full report may be accessed below: Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability http://ipccwg2.gov/AR5/report/
The final report draws conclusions related to Climate-resilient pathways and transformation
(C-2). It is this area where the utilization of carbon-fiber composites can be very useful.
Climate-resilient pathways are sustainable-development trajectories that combine adaptation
and mitigation to reduce climate change and its impacts (IPCC).
This report is gaining worldwide attention with governments and organizations looking for economically and technologically
sustainable opportunities to help. Carbon-fiber composites may be a material that can help, based upon its properties and
utilization, in numerous transportation and energy industries.
PRODUCTS:
Brochure
Create a brochure that can be distributed internationally. This brochure should also be accessible through the website.
This brochure should accomplish two goals. First, it should provide a flow chart or other visual showing people how the
creation of carbon-fiber composites occurs. The second goal is to identify ways that carbon fiber is being utilized in the
airplane and automotive industries. Additionally, how does it benefit the wind industry?
Multimedia Presentation
Create a presentation for the IPCC and WMO members that can also be used to engage visitors in the website.
Incorporate the Periodic Table to demonstrate how the chemical properties of carbon compare with other elements that
may be used in manufacturing. Be able to explain the benefits and potential liabilities based upon the chemical
properties of these elements for manufacturing. Within this presentation be sure to provide information related to the
resulting properties of this material, and how they can help industry adapt their practices to minimize negative impacts
on the environment.
Panel Presentation
Your team will have 6-8 minutes to present to the IPPC group regarding your beliefs related to the positive impact
carbon-fiber composites can have on global warming in the international community. Your team will need to design the
panel presentation with each team member involved in the presentation. Your team should make strategic use of digital
media to enhance your evidence and reasoning. Be sure your panel is organized and conveys a clear and distinct
perspective.
Press Release
Create a press release supporting the need for the financing of research and development within the carbon-fiber
composite industry. This support should be based upon the connections to global warming, and how this industry can
help and support initiatives brought forth through the IPPC report.
Webpage
The International Composite Manufacturers Association (ICMA) website will be setting up a special section that can be
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linked to the organization's homepage. Your team will need to design this webpage in a user-friendly manner to gain
support for your international initiative. The support of global citizens will be critical to the adoption of a resolution. This
webpage should incorporate the other products, as well as an archive of your presentation to the IPPC.
RUBRICS:
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Webpage - Manufacturing Analyst
Achievement Levels
Criteria
Groups
1
The webpage contains a
large number of errors of
spelling, grammar,
Conventions punctuation,
(x1)
capitalization, and
sentence structure. Some
sources are appropriately
cited.
2
3
The webpage contains a
number of errors of
spelling, grammar,
punctuation, capitalization,
and sentence structure.
Most sources are
appropriately cited.
The webpage contains few
errors spelling, grammar,
punctuation, capitalization,
and sentence structure. All
sources are appropriately
cited.
The webpage is designed
using unique ideas that
incorporate examples of
Creativity
media. The media
(x1)
enhances audience
engagement and
knowledge.
The webpage does not
The webpage employs
The webpage uses fonts
fonts and attributes which
fonts and attributes which
and attributes which can be
makes the webpage
makes the webpage easy
sometimes difficult to read.
Webpage
easier to read. The
to read with a
The webpage incorporates
Layout (x1) webpage incorporates
complimentary
some color and
some color and
background, color, and
background to make the
background as part of the
layout to provide visual
layout more appealing.
layout.
appeal.
The content is fairly aligned
The content is fairly
The content is aligned with
with the purpose of the
aligned with the purpose
the purpose of the project
project and the big idea.
of the project and the big
and the big idea. All
Content (x1)
Most content is accurate
idea. Most content is
content is accurate and
and some detail is provided
accurate and some detail
some detail is provided
giving some information to
is provided.
information for the reader.
the reader.
The webpage is designed
based upon existing work
and the use of media is
minimal. The media has
little connection to the
content.
The webpage is designed
using ideas that involve
some examples of media.
The media is connected to
the content.
4
The webpage contains no
errors of spelling, grammar,
punctuation, capitalization,
and sentence structure. All
sources are appropriately
cited.
The webpage is designed
using unique ideas that
incorporate numerous
examples of media. The
media strongly enhances
audience engagement and
knowledge.
The webpage employs a
deep knowledge of fonts and
attributes making the
webpage very reader friendly.
The webpage is visually
enhanced through the artful
use of background, color, and
layout.
The content is strongly
aligned with the purpose of
the project and the big idea.
All content is accurate and
detailed providing substantial
information for the reader.
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Press Release - Manufacturing Analyst
Achievement Levels
Criteria
Groups
1
Product contains few of
the essential
components of a press
Format (x1)
release with the text
having many spelling,
grammar and syntax
errors.
Some information
presented in the press
release was connected
Information (x1)
to the big ideas with
minimally clear
narrative.
2
3
4
Product contains many of
the essential components
of a press release with the
text having some spelling,
grammar and syntax
errors.
Product contains almost all
the essential components of
a press release with the text
having minimal spelling,
grammar and syntax errors.
Product contains all
essential components of a
press release with the text
free of spelling, grammar
and syntax errors.
Some information
presented in the press
release was connected to
the big ideas with a fairly
clear and accurate
narrative.
Most information presented
in the press release was
connected to the big ideas
with a mainly clear, accurate
and detailed narrative.
The developer presented
The developer minimally the topic and the
Understanding
presented the topic with information was shared in
(x1)
little information.
a minimally knowledgeable
and convincing manner.
Headline &
Introduction
(x1)
Headline does not
engage the reader. The
introduction is lacking
the critical content.
Headline is somewhat
engaging for the reader.
The introduction is short,
focused and contains
some of the critical
content.
The developer presented the
topic in-depth and the
information was shared in a
fairly knowledgeable and
convincing manner.
Headline is interesting and
encourages the reader to
continue with the story. The
introduction is short, focused
and contains most of the
critical content.
All information presented in
the press release was
strongly connected to the
big ideas with a clear,
accurate and thorough
narrative.
The developer clearly
understood the topic indepth and the information
was presented in a
knowledgeable and
convincing manner.
Headline is catchy and
makes the reader want to
continue with the story. The
introduction is short,
focused and contains the
critical content.
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Panel Presentation - Manufacturing Analyst
Achievement Levels
Criteria
Groups
1
2
Concepts and purpose
Concepts and purpose
Justification
are somewhat supported
are not supported with
(x1)
with very few facts, data
facts, data and citations.
and citations.
Attempt at outlining the
No attempt at outlining
purpose of the
the purpose of the
presentation –
presentation –
informational,
informational,
persuasive, etc., and the
Focus (x1) persuasive, etc., and the
area of focus for the
area of focus for the
presentation. Content of
presentation. Content of
presentation was at
presentation was at not
times aligned with stated
aligned with stated goals.
goals.
Contains little to no
Contains little alignment
alignment within
Support
within presentation of
presentation of
Materials
information. Few ideas
information. Ideas not
(x1)
supported by facts and
supported by facts and
citations.
citations.
3
Concepts and purpose are
somewhat supported with
facts, data and citations.
4
Concepts and purpose are
well supported with facts,
data and citations.
The purpose of the
The purpose of the
presentation – informational,
presentation – informational,
persuasive, etc., the area of
persuasive, etc., the area of
focus for the presentation, and focus for the presentation,
any pertinent positions taken and any pertinent positions
by the presenter are presented, taken by the presenter are
but coherence could have been outlined coherently within the
stronger. Content of
introduction. Content of
presentation was somewhat
presentation are aligned with
aligned with stated goals.
stated goals.
Contains somewhat aligned
information, concepts, ideas
supported by facts, citations,
figures, statistics, scenarios,
and/or stories.
Contains aligned and clear
information, concepts, ideas
supported by facts, citations,
figures, statistics, scenarios,
and/or stories.
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Multimedia Presentation - Manufacturing Analyst
Achievement Levels
Criteria
Groups
1
2
3
4
Language somewhat helps
Language does not help the the audience and provides
Language audience and text contains some information provides
(x1)
numerous spelling,
some valuable information.
grammar and syntax errors. The text contains spelling,
grammar and syntax errors.
The technology applications
The technology applications
utilized connect the
utilized do not connect the
presentation and topic.
Technology presentation and topic. The
Some graphics are
(x1)
graphics are unattractive
attractive and connect with
and do not connect with the
the topic of the
topic of the presentation.
presentation.
Aesthetics
(x1)
Content
(x1)
Language used helps to
Language used engages
get the audience involved the audience while
and provides some
providing critical
valuable information. The information. The text is free
text has minimal spelling, of spelling, grammar and
grammar and syntax errors. syntax errors.
The technology
The technology applications
applications utilized
utilized strongly enhance
enhance the presentation
the presentation and topic.
and topic. Most graphics
All graphics are attractive
are attractive and support
and support the topic of the
the topic of the
presentation.
presentation.
The layout is appropriate
The layout is appropriate
The layout is appropriate
and pleasing with
and aesthetically pleasing
The layout is inappropriate
and aesthetically pleasing transitions moving the
with transitions that are
with awkward transitions.
with awkward transitions.
audience from slide to
smooth and strategic. Font
Font formats do not
Font formats do not
slide. Font formats allow
formats have been carefully
promote readability.
promote readability.
the reader to adequately
planned to enhance
read the presentation.
readability.
Fairly accurate in detail
Mostly accurate in detail
Accurate in detail while
while providing a story with while providing a story with providing a story rich in
Minimally accurate in detail
some content and depth
sufficient content and depth content and of sufficient
while providing a story with
that provides a minimal
while providing a
depth while providing a
a little content and depth.
background on the topic for background on the topic for strong background of the
the audience.
the audience.
topic for the audience.
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Brochure - Manufacturing Analyst
Achievement Levels
Criteria
Groups
Creativity
(x1)
1
The brochure does not use
media to engage the
audience and is unoriginal.
The brochure provides few
accurate facts and details
Content &
providing the audience with
Accuracy (x2)
limited information related
to the topic and big idea.
Mechanics
(x1)
The product contains
numerous spelling and
grammar errors and issues
with sentence structure.
The content is fragmented
with a writing style
Organization
providing little
(x1)
communication with the
audience.
2
3
4
The brochure has some
originality and uses
minimal media to help
engage the audience while
providing some relevant
knowledge related to the
topic.
The brochure provides
some accurate facts and
details providing the
audience with pieces of
information related to the
topic and big idea.
The product contains some
spelling and grammar
errors with complete
sentences that keep
audience interest.
The brochure is original
in design using some
media to help engage
the audience while
providing relevant
knowledge related to the
topic.
The brochure provides
many accurate facts and
details providing the
audience with important
information related to
the topic and big idea.
The product contains
minimal spelling and
grammar errors with
complete sentences that
keep audience interest.
The brochure is original in
design and creatively crafted
utilizing engaging media to
maximize audience
engagement while providing
important knowledge related
to the topic.
The brochure provides a large
number of accurate facts and
explicit details providing the
audience with critical
information related to the topic
and big idea.
The content is well
The content is fragmented
organized flowing with a
with a writing style showing
writing style showing
an effort to communicate
appropriate tone, voice,
with the audience.
and sense of audience.
The product is free of spelling
and grammar errors with
complete sentences that keep
audience interest.
The content is very well
organized flowing from one
point to the next utilizing a
writing style that demonstrates
sophisticated tone, voice, and
sense of audience.
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