The document provides examples of performance task scenarios that could be used to assess student understanding. The scenarios include details about the goal, role, audience, situation, product or performance required, and standards for success. One scenario involves creating a brochure about nutrition for younger students. Another tasks students with developing a 3-day menu for an outdoor camp and justifying how it meets nutritional guidelines. A third scenario has students designing a shipping container as an engineer to maximize shipping volume while ensuring safety.