St. Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School
TIJ1O – Exploring Technologies - Grade 9 Open
September 2010
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.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Rosero
TEXTBOOK:
Technology - Today and Tomorrow, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill, 1999 (To remain in class)
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Materials – Students MUST bring their notebook with paper, pencil, eraser, pen, ruler, and
CALCULATOR, to each class
2. ALL students will abide by shop floor rules at ALL times.
3. Be aware of ALL student handbook policies. Lates and absences will be monitored very carefully and
all school policies will be enforced accordingly.
CURRICULUM STRANDS (4):
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2)
3)
4)
Technology Fundamentals
Technological Skills
Technology, The Environment, and Society
Professional Practice and Career Opportunities
PREREQUISITE: none
LEARNING SKILLS:
Works independently, teamwork, organization, work habits, initiative, time management
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:
Achievement Chart Category
Weighting
K/U - Knowledge & Understanding
15%
A - Application
20%
C - Communication
15%
T - Thinking
20%
Assessment Strategies
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Written Tests/Quizzes
In-class work
Assignments/Reflections
Projects
Presentations
Technical Reports
FINAL GRADE:
Term Work
70%
Culminating Performance Task (CPT)
15%
Final Written Exam
15%
Total
100%
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St. Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School
TIJ1O – Exploring Technologies - Grade 9 Open
September 2010
TESTS
1. You will be given ample notice for upcoming tests. Students who are absent from class should check
if notice of any test or assignment dates was given in their absence.
2. Students must provide sufficient notice to the teacher of any legitimate reason that will result in a
missed test.
3. If a test is missed for a legitimate reason, verification by parental contact/note must be given to the
teacher no later than the day of the student’s return. Arrangements for an alternative evaluation will be
made with the teacher.
ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS
1. The ability to meet deadlines, especially for major assignments and projects, is a life skill that is
imperative to succeed in the real world.
2. Failure to hand in assignments on time will receive a 5% reduction the first day after the due date.
3. The student will have a grace period of 2 school days during which assignments can still be
submitted with a 10% mark deduction.
4. After this period, a mark of 0 will be applied. (Teacher discretion)
Timelines for submission of assignments are established to encourage students to manage their time and to
take responsibility for their learning. Timelines are also established to allow teachers to effectively deliver
curriculum and manage the evaluation of assignments. It is important, therefore, that students work towards
completing ALL assignments and that teachers support them in this process.
If there are any questions or concerns about the above information and guidelines, please come see me.
I hope you enjoy this course and learn a lot about the many technologies available as well as make new
friends.
ORDER OF TOPICS (Subject to Change)
UNIT – Chapter Title
Approx. Number of Hours.
Unit 1 – Introduction to Technology and Careers in Technology
14
Unit 2 – Measurement
16
Unit 3 - Working Drawings 2D/3D
10
Unit 4 - SPICE - Design Process - Bridge
25
Unit 5 - Health & Safety and Manufacturing Processes, Building Bridges
19
Unit 6 - Technology and the Environment
9
Unit 7 - CPT
16
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