DESIGN YEAR 3- WOODWORK 8 Included in Grade 8 Technology Rotation
The Design and Wood Technology 8 course is an investigation into the multiple fields of technical education. Students will be introduced to common technical skills such as hand and machines tools use and attitudes towards working safely. Through use of the IB Design Cycle, students will learn in a hands-on, practical setting. The intention of Design and Technology 8 is for students to use their newly acquired skills to investigate technical problems, brainstorm possible solutions and build solutions to those identified needs. Students will be using a variety of procedures to work with wood, plastic and metal in this introductory course. Supplemental Fee: $10.00
DESIGN YEAR 4- WOODWORK 9
Design and Wood Technology 9 is a semester course that meets both provincial learning outcomes and IB MYP Technology aims and objectives. The aim of Design and Technology 9 is to build on the concepts introduced in Design and Technology 8. The incorporation of designing as a central activity is a feature of Design & Technology that separates it from the traditional concept of the other applied skills courses. The emphasis, in Design & Technology 9 will be on developing transferable skills and investigating design problems within the context of real world applications. Through the integration of subjects such as Mathematics, Science and Art and by developing methods of documenting and presenting ideas [eg. following the design cycle and recording the processes of investigation, research, design, creation and evaluation in the IB design folder] students will exercise the many technical skills they have in a practical hands-on setting. A major outcome of Design and Technology 9 is “Technological Literacy”- knowledge of terms, concepts, principles, materials, and processes of technology. Design and Technology 9 will integrate the school curriculum and school resources in student - centered, open - ended, problem - solving activities. Above all, Design and Technology 9 will begin the task of helping students acquire the skill set they will need to help adjust successfully to rapid technological developments that will characterize their world.
Supplemental Fee: $40.00
DESIGN YEAR 5- ADST WOODWORK 10 2 credits
Design and Wood Technology 10 is a 2 credit semester course that meets both provincial learning outcomes and IB MYP Technology aims and objectives. The aim of Design and Technology 10 is to build on the concepts introduced in Design and Technology 8 and Design & Technology 9. The incorporation of designing as a central activity is a feature of Design and Technology 10 that separates it from the traditional concept of the others. Through an inquiry based approach and critical thinking, students in this course will analyze design problems and creatively resolve real life design challenges.
This course will develop attributes of the learner profile which facilitate open creative thinking and reflectivity.
Supplemental Fee: $40.00
WOODWORK 11 (4 credits)
Woodwork 11 is intended to further develop skills learned in Design and Technology 9 and 10. Students will design and complete their own project, they will be introduced to various methods of joinery. Topics covered will include: safe shop and tool usage, tool identification, wood theory, measurement, and project design. This course builds the necessary skills for entry into Carpentry and Joinery 12: Furniture Construction.
Supplemental Fee: $60.00
WOODWORK 12 (4 credits)
Woodwork 12 is intended to further develop skills learned in Woodwork 11: Furniture. Students will be encouraged to design their own project involving various methods of joinery. Topics covered will include: safe shop and tool usage, tool identification, wood theory, measurement, project design, and future career options.
Supplemental Fee: $60.00
ADST 9 - General Explorations (Modules) - Engineering Year 4
This is a semester course that meets both provincial learning outcomes and IB MYP Technology aims and objectives. This course encourages students to develop design skills and technical skills through an applied science and engineering perspective. Students will use the design cycle to investigate an engineering problem, plan a solution to the problem, create and use an evaluation of the students’ design. To overcome these engineering challenges, students will work collaboratively to overcome their assigned task. This course will also give students the opportunity to learn a variety of technical skills such as drafting and design, fabrication using various material and technical processes to create a multitude of various projects. Through direct instruction, student based inquiry and hands on project based learning, students will engage in solving various technical solutions to technical challenges.
Supplemental Fee: $45.00
TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATIONS 10 - Engineering Year 5 - 2 credits
This is a semester course that meets both provincial learning outcomes and IB MYP Technology and objectives. This course builds upon the design and problem solving skills developed in Electronics and Robotics 9. Further study into the cycle of design and how it can be used to problem solve from an engineering perspective will be the concentrated focus of this course. To overcome these engineering challenges, students will work collaboratively to overcome their assigned task. This course will also give students further opportunities to build upon knowledge of technical skills such as drafting and design, fabrication using various materials and technical processes to create a multitude of various projects. Through direct instruction, student based inquiry and hands on project based learning, students will engage in solving various technical solutions to technical challenges. Supplemental Fee: $45.00
ENGINEERING 11 (4 credits)
The Engineering 11 course develops upon skills, attitudes and theories developed in earlier grades. Engineering 11 is an applied theory class where students are presented with a design problem and asked to develop a solution using scientific and engineering principles. Students will need to be able to demonstrate teamwork and initiative in this collaborative class. Students will use the design cycle to develop their projects. Student’s projects may include robotics, super mileage vehicle design, fabrication and testing, as well as smaller design projects. Course fees will go toward enhancing the student’s educational experience beyond the normal core course curriculum.
Supplemental Fee $50.00
ENGINEERING 12 (4 credits)
The Engineering 12 course builds upon skills, attitudes and theories developed in earlier grades. Engineering 12 is an applied theory class where students are presented with a design problem and asked to develop a solution using scientific and engineering principles. Students will need to be able to demonstrate teamwork and initiative in this collaborative class. Students will use the design cycle to develop their projects. Student’s projects may include solar power vehicles, ROV (underwater robot design), fabrication and testing as well as smaller design projects. Course fees will go toward enhancing the student’s educational experience beyond the normal core course curriculum.
Supplemental Fee $50.00
DRAFTING and DESIGN (ARCHITECTURE) 11/12 (4 credits)
Students develop skills in 2D and 3D digital drawing (CAD) for the purpose of architectural design, product design, and mechanical design. This course investigates the role and impact of architectural form, space, and structure in local and global settings. Also explored are skills in digital animation and game environment design. Designs are transferred to real world projects through scaled modelling, portfolio making, CNC machining, and 3D printing.
Supplemental Fee: $30.00
