Unit 1: What is Manufacturing?
Duration of Days: 17
Students will understand the fundamental lifecycle of manufacturing, from raw materials and design to supply chain management and quality control.
Students will actively engage with the material through research, digital creation, and career exploration.
Students will demonstrate their mastery of the unit standards through the following outputs and assessments:
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Subindustries PowerPoint: A completed slide deck defining all 14 subindustries.
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Mini Lab Presentation: A brief presentation showcasing their research on a specific subindustry, including three identified companies and relevant job roles.
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Subindustry Logo Quiz: A successful score on the logo identification assessment.
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Career Exploration Project: A finalized PowerPoint project detailing the career trajectory of a frontline worker.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Aspects of Manufacturing | 3 |
| 2 | Subindustries | 7 |
| 3 | High Performance Manufacturing and Career Exploration | 7 |