CC: Senate and House Majority Leaders Date: 9/14/2012 Re: National Economy Decline As you are all keenly aware, the United States economy continues to progress into a downward spiral. One potential factor affecting the economy is the outsourcing of jobs overseas. The number of American companies outsourcing their production, manufacturing, and/or services overseas continues to increase. Paper Company of Greenbay, WI recently outsourced 40% of its production to China. Outsourcing is even now being seen in the health care industry with the outsourcing of radiology services. Many companies site cost effectiveness as a reason for outsourcing. Companies in major cities have begun outsourcing. As a result, five major cities have seen an a significant increase in their unemployment rate: Detroit 4.0%, Atlanta 2.5%, Boulder 3.5%. Consequently, the number of individuals seeking unemployment benefits is also increasing. Please assemble a special Congressional committee comprised of representatives from all major regions of the country. Appoint a Senator to serve as committee chair. The committee is to address the economic impact of American companies’ outsourcing. A presentation of the findings and recommendations for economic recovery should be made to the House and Senate by November 18, 2009 Problem Statement, Know/Need to Know Boards, Possible Resources PBL Lesson Plan for Diverse Learners Teacher: Maria Lang Title: Congressional Committee to Address American Companies’ Outsourcing Primary Subject Area: Social Studies Outside Subject Area: Language Arts Class and Level: Social Studies (only one level at this school) Grade Level: 8th Grade Original Title: Congressional Committee to Address American Companies’ Outsourcing Primary Sunshine State Standards: SS.8.E.1.1 Examine motivating economic factors that influenced the development of the United States economy over time including scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity costs, incentives, profits, and entrepreneurial aspects.
Rubric for Capstone Performance Written Report Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Statement of the Problem 15 The problem statement is clearly identified with all 4 conditions stated. 10 The problem statement is clearly identified with only 3 conditions stated. 5 Problem statement is incomplete, either vague or with fewer than 3 conditions stated. Summary Components 40 Summary contains: At least 4 cause and effect relationships related to the stated problem Includes at least 2 examples of factors that affect the US economy Includes at least 3 motivating factors for outsourcing Includes two domestic and two international economic practices related to for a total of 4 30 Summary contains: At least 3 cause and effect relationships related to the stated problem Includes 1 example of a factor that affects the US economy. Includes 2 motivating factors for outsourcing Includes only 3 of the total 4 required economic practices related to (any combination or 20 Summary contains: Two or fewer cause and effect relationships related to the stated problem No example of factors that affect the US economy Includes only one motivating factor for outsourcing 4. Includes only 3 of the total 4 required economic practices related to interdependence (any combination or domestic/inter- national) Solution components 40 Summary includes: Two solutions with 4 justifications Two Pros and 30 Summary includes: One solutions with 3 justifications One Pro or one 20 Summary includes: One solution with 2 or fewer justifications Does not
Two cons stated for each solution Con stated for each solution provide at least one Pros and one con stated for each solution Mechanics 5 Report contains no grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 3 Report contains 2 or 3 grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 0 Report contains more than 3 grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) Scoring Guide A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 or less Oral Presentation Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Solution Components 40 Solution presentation: Includes statement of the solution Four justifications are provided to support the chosen solution All four conditions of the problem are addressed 30 Solution Presentation: Includes statement of the solution Three justifications are provided to support the chosen solution Three of the four conditions of the problem are addressed 20 Solution Presentation: 1. Includes statement of the problem 2. Two or fewer justifications are provided to support the chosen solution 3. Two or few conditions are addressed Content Comprehension 20 Student correctly answers both questions presented by the audience with two supporting 10 Student correctly answers both questions presented by the audience but does not provide 0 Student does not correctly answer questions presented by the audience.
details. two supporting details. OR Student correctly answers one question presented by the audience with two supporting details. Delivery 25 Time Limit: Student’s individual presentation is 3 minutes long. Eye contact: Student maintains eye contact with the audience 90% of the time Voice quality: Student speaks loud and clear for the entire audience to hear 90% of the time 20 Time Limit: Student’s individual presentation is 2 minutes long. Eye contact: Student maintains eye contact with the audience 80% of the time Voice quality: Student speaks loud and clear for the entire audience to hear 80% of the time 15 Time Limit: Student’s individual presentation is less than two minutes long or exceeds the 3 minute time limit. Eye contact: Student maintains eye contact with the audience 70% of the time or less Voice quality: Student speaks loud and clear for the entire audience to hear 70% of the time or less Technology Usage 15 Student uses digital technology (PowerPoint) of the presentation 12 Student uses digital technology (PowerPoint) for 70-85% of the presentation 9 Student uses digital technology (PowerPoint) for 70% or less of the presentation Scoring Guide A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 or less Two Alternative Solutions and “Best” Solution Analysis PBL Lesson Plan for Diverse Learners
Rubric for Capstone Performance Written Report Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Statement of the Problem 15 The problem statement is clearly identified with all 4 conditions stated. 10 The problem statement is clearly identified with only 3 conditions stated. 5 Problem statement is incomplete, either vague or with fewer than 3 conditions stated. Summary Components 40 Summary contains: At least 4 cause and effect relationships related to the stated problem Includes at least 2 examples of factors that affect the US economy Includes at least 3 motivating factors for outsourcing Includes two domestic and two international economic practices related to for a total of 4 30 Summary contains: At least 3 cause and effect relationships related to the stated problem Includes 1 example of a factor that affects the US economy. Includes 2 motivating factors for outsourcing Includes only 3 of the total 4 required economic practices related to (any combination or 20 Summary contains: Two or fewer cause and effect relationships related to the stated problem No example of factors that affect the US economy Includes only one motivating factor for outsourcing 4. Includes only 3 of the total 4 required economic practices related to interdependence (any combination or domestic/inter- national) Solution components 40 Summary includes: Two solutions with 4 justifications Two Pros and 30 Summary includes: One solutions with 3 justifications One Pro or one 20 Summary includes: One solution with 2 or fewer justifications Does not
Two cons stated for each solution Con stated for each solution provide at least one Pros and one con stated for each solution Mechanics 5 Report contains no grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 3 Report contains 2 or 3 grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 0 Report contains more than 3 grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) Scoring Guide A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 or less Oral Presentation Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Solution Components 40 Solution presentation: Includes statement of the solution Four justifications are provided to support the chosen solution All four conditions of the problem are addressed 30 Solution Presentation: Includes statement of the solution Three justifications are provided to support the chosen solution Three of the four conditions of the problem are addressed 20 Solution Presentation: 1. Includes statement of the problem 2. Two or fewer justifications are provided to support the chosen solution 3. Two or few conditions are addressed Content Comprehension 20 Student correctly answers both questions presented by the audience with two supporting 10 Student correctly answers both questions presented by the audience but does not provide 0 Student does not correctly answer questions presented by the audience.