Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Upper Grand District School Board
Course Outline
Department: Technology
Course Title: Integrated Tech
Course Type: Technology
Grade: 9
Course Code: TIJ10
Credit Value: 1
Department Head: Bill Harcourt
Teachers: Matt Lyle
Teacher email: (not mandatory) matthew.lyle@ugdsb.on.ca
Date of Development: September 25, 2015
Curriculum Document: (copy subject-specific
document from secondary curriculum website
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/second
ary/)
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites:
NONE
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.
Term Work (70% of the final mark)
Unit Title, Big Ideas, and Unit Culminating Tasks
Unit 1: Safety
By the end of this unit students will have an understanding of the shop safety rules and
machine specific safety rules. Students will complete a written safety test as their culminating
task.
Unit 2: Measurement
By the end of this unit students will have an understanding of imperial measurement and how
it is applied to the manufacturing industry. Students will also learn the proper use of various
measuring equipment ie. Tape measures, Vernier Calipers, Micrometers ect. Students will
complete a written measurement test as their culminating task.
Unit 3: Manufacturing
By the end of this unit students will an understanding of the manufacturing sector and how to
operate manufacturing specific machinery and tools. Ie Vertical and Horizontal band saws,
lathes, drill presses ect. Students will complete a practical project for their culminating activity.
Unit 4: Construction/ Wood Working
By the end of this unit students will an understanding of the construction sector and how to
operate construction/ woodworking specific machinery and tools. Ie Vertical band saws,
jointer, drill presses, thickness planer ect. Students will complete a practical project for their
culminating activity.
Unit 5: Careers
By the end of this unit students will have an understanding of the technology sector and the
possible career paths that they could choose if they decide to pursue a career in the
technology sector. Students will complete a careers research assignment as there culminating
task.
Culminating Tasks/Exams (30% or the final mark)
Course Culminating Task/Exams and Description
Students will complete a practical exam during the last 2 weeks of the course. Students will
complete a reflection on their project during the exam day.
Based on the range of students’ learning needs, a selection from the strategies listed below may be
utilized. Refer to list of teaching and assessment strategies.
Teaching Strategies:
- Lessons will be presented using multiple forms of technology
- Extra time will be given to all students in need of support
- Students will be provided with feedback on all aspects of the course
- Lesson materials will be available on the cloud and by email
Assessment and evaluation strategies:
-
Students are assessed on a daily basis well working in the shop. Students are
assessed by the use of formative assessment ie. Check lists, written quizzes,
practical quizzes ect.
Textbooks/Learning Resource Materials (align with Policy 603)
Technology of Machine Tools
Fees for Learning Materials/Activities
Learning Materials/Activities
Cost
Please refer to the GCVI Student Handbook for our school policies on:
● academic integrity
● late and missed assignments