Course Description

This course enables students to further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary science and technology program. Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products and/or provide services related to the various technological areas or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related fields.

Curriculum Expectations

A1. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and skills required in the planning and development of a product or service, including the use of a design process and/or other problem-solving processes and techniques;
A2. demonstrate the ability to use a variety of appropriate methods to communicate ideas and solutions; A3. evaluate products or services in relation to specifications, user requirements, and operating conditions. 

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B1. use problem-solving processes and project-management strategies in the planning and fabrication of a product or delivery of a service;
B2. fabricate products or deliver services, using a variety of resources. 

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C1. demonstrate an awareness of the effects of various technologies on the environment;
C2. demonstrate an awareness of how various technologies affect society, as well as how society influences technological developments. 

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D1. follow safe practices and procedures when using materials, tools, and equipment;
D2. identify careers in various technological fields, and describe the educational requirements for them. 

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Catholic Graduate Expectations

CGE2a    -listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;
CGE2b    -reads, understands and uses written materials effectively;
CGE2c    -presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;
CGE2d    -writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;
CGE2e    -uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life
CGE3b    -creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good;
CGE3c    -thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;
CGE3f    -examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society
CGE4f    -applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills;

Course Outline

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Units below will be covered if time permits. Information below is also subject to change.

Task	Achievement Categories	Evaluation Tools
Unit 1: Safety and Careers	Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments
Unit 2: Manual Drafting and Measurement	Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments
Unit 3: Freehand Drawing	Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments
Unit 4: SketchUp	​Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments
Unit 5: Research Assignments	​Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments
Unit 6: AutoCAD	​Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments
Unit 7: Culminating	Knowledge Thinking Communication ​Application	Rubrics ​Assignments