Strand: Engineering

Topic: The Fuel Cell Challenge

Grade: 8
Score In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was Sample Activities
4.0 taught. ● Connect current industry example to toy design in
written proposal.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score MS-ETS1-1—Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with The student​ ​will write a fuel cell car proposal
3.0 sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant containing the following items:
scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment ● design drawings of fuel cell car
that may limit possible solutions ● a description of fuel cell car design
● a brief description of how a PEM fuel cell
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. works
● an explanation of why you think the design is
environmentally friendly

2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

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Score There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as ● PEM Fuel Cell Data Activity
2.0 the student: ● Hydrogen and Oxygen Production Data Activity
● recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as: ● Producing Power at No Load Data Activity
o catalyst, electrolyte, anode, cathode, fuel cell, motor, axle, chassis, ● Performance Trials (Speed, Distance, and Power)
gear, distilled water, syringe, Ion
● performs basic processes, such as:
o Hydrating the fuel cell
o Charging the fuel cell
o Operating the motor using the fuel cell
● Describe the problem to be solved.
● Describe scientific principles that are relevant to the problem.
● Describe potential impacts on people and the natural environment.

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.

1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.
Score With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
1.0 complex ideas and processes.
Score Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
0.0

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