Grade 9 MaST Engineering
Grade 10 Careers
Computer Science
Mr Kee’s MaST Classes
Mr Kee
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Introduction
6th year teaching at Danforth
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors of Education
Automotive Project Manager
– Managed the design, build,
schedule, budget for
automated welding assembly
lines from $250k to $13M
– Ford Mustang, PT Cruiser,
Neon, Nissan Titan
TTI1O – MaST Engineering
Course Objectives:
• To give students a taste of real
engineering
• To explore engineering careers
• To make students aware of the academic
level of engineering programs
• To develop soft skills useable in other
aspects of school and life
Course Overview
• Mechanical Engineering and Design
– Structures and Gears
– Design methodology – Ryerson
University
• Electrical Engineering/Programming
– Scratch video game programming
– NQC (similar to C++) for robots
• Project Management
– Teamwork and team psychology
– Time and Resource Management
– Negotiations/People skills
Class Format:
1. Learn
2. Apply
3. Compete
Competitions involve:
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Resource Planning
Students are marked on:
• Concept Application
• Reflection Exercises
Teams are varied to develop:
• People skills
• Appreciation of different abilities
MaST Engineering is fun!
Computer Science
MaST Advantage
• MaST students may take Grade 11
Computer Science in Grade 10
• Very skilled computer students may take
Grade 12 Computer Science in Grade 10!
Grade 11 CompSci
• Video Game Programming
• Computer Science Careers
• Python
Grade 12 CompSci
• Python
• Arduino
•Open Source Programmable Controller
•Used by:
•inventors
•artists
•Taught at:
•UofT, Ryerson
•George Brown
•Ontario College of Art and Design
•All work is put in an online blog
•Students perform labs
•Kits are available to take home
•Photograph or film the labs for their blog as proof of completion
•Research Arduino projects they would like to do
•Student driven – follow their interests
•robotics
•communications/RFID
Standard in All Courses
• All material is FREE:
– Python
– Arduino software (kits can be borrowed)
• All lessons are online:
– students go at their own pace
– students have a reference for university
• Access to Computer Lab every lunch
Class Goal:
To prepare students for CompSci in university
Note: Only graduates are added to Mr Kee’s friendlist so we can keep in touch!
MaST Careers
Grade 10
In my humble opinion…
• Careers is the most important class any
student will take in high school
– It gives students purpose
– Greater focus
– A reason to go to school
– A life goal
– A vision of their future
– Opens their eyes to the way the world works
Topics
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Grade 11/12 Course Planning
Career Exploration
Cost of School
How to pay for school
Scholarships
Part-Time/Summer Jobs
Resumes/Cover Letters
Other Topics
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Leadership
Motivation
Time Management
Teamwork
Networking
Negotiation Skills
Kee’s Extra Curriculars
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Archery Team/Club
Volleyball Co-Coach
Anime Club
Christian Fellowship
Gaming Club
Dungeons and Dragons
Magic the Gathering
Zombie Survival Club
Math Clinic
MaST Website: www.dctimast.com
Most popular student question
Q: Why did you leave your engineering job?
A: Because sleeping on a pile of money
hurts my back.
Questions?
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Grade 9 MaST Engineering
Grade 11 CompSci
Grade 12 CompSci
Grade 10 Careers
Extracurriculars