Course Description
Course Description:
This course introduces students to a broad spectrum of technological concepts. Students will explore the importance of technology and technological inventions to the past, present and future development of society. They will examine the use of a wide range of technological tools, processes and applications; integrate technology with other academic disciplines; solve technological problems; and explain the consequences of technology and how it affects society.
Course Modules:
1. Introduction to Technology (4 weeks) An introduction to technology in
its various forms, an historical overview of the development of
technology, and an introduction to technological problem solving.
2. Media Technology (4 weeks) An introduction to technical drawing and
design and its various uses.
3. Engineering Technology (4weeks) An introduction to the use of the
engineering problem solving method and how it can be used to solve real-
world problems.
4. Exploring Trades and Technology (4weeks) An exploration of skilled
trades and technology-related careers.
Student Progress and Evaluation
Student progress will be evaluated using a variety of formative and summative means. It will be based on assignments/classwork, presentations, projects, labs, teacher observation and unit tests. Term work will account for 80% of the final mark. There will also be a final exam valued at 20% of the final mark. Progress will be communicated to students through assignment marks and comments, on-going conferencing and verbal feedback, as well as Gradebook and report cards.
This course introduces students to a broad spectrum of technological concepts. Students will explore the importance of technology and technological inventions to the past, present and future development of society. They will examine the use of a wide range of technological tools, processes and applications; integrate technology with other academic disciplines; solve technological problems; and explain the consequences of technology and how it affects society.
Course Modules:
1. Introduction to Technology (4 weeks) An introduction to technology in
its various forms, an historical overview of the development of
technology, and an introduction to technological problem solving.
2. Media Technology (4 weeks) An introduction to technical drawing and
design and its various uses.
3. Engineering Technology (4weeks) An introduction to the use of the
engineering problem solving method and how it can be used to solve real-
world problems.
4. Exploring Trades and Technology (4weeks) An exploration of skilled
trades and technology-related careers.
Student Progress and Evaluation
Student progress will be evaluated using a variety of formative and summative means. It will be based on assignments/classwork, presentations, projects, labs, teacher observation and unit tests. Term work will account for 80% of the final mark. There will also be a final exam valued at 20% of the final mark. Progress will be communicated to students through assignment marks and comments, on-going conferencing and verbal feedback, as well as Gradebook and report cards.