Course
Profile Integrated
Technologies, Grade 9 open, Catholic
Course
Overview
Course
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Acknowledgements
Lead
Board
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board
Denise Panunte, Manager
Course
Profile Writing Team
Joanne Durst, Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board
Brenda Kenney, Wellington Catholic
District School Board
John McDermott, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board
Paul Owens, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board
Roy Parteno, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board
Central
Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative
Institute
for Catholic Education
Course
Overview
Technological
Education, Open, Grade 9
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Identifying Information: School: District: Course Title:
Integrated Technologies Grade: 9 Course Type: Open Ministry Course Code: TTI
1O Secondary Policy Document: Publication Date: 1999 Credit Value: 1 |
Department: Course Developer(s): Joanne Durst Brenda
Kenney John
McDermott Paul
Owens Roy
Parteno Development Date: Course Revisor(s): Revision Date: Additional Codes: |
Description/Rationale
This
course enables students to understand the technological and computer concepts
they need in order to design, develop, and build usable products and/or deliver
services, and to pursue further technological education studies. Students will
use the technological design process and a variety of tools and software to
solve problems, complete projects, and strengthen their communication skills.
Technological Education encompasses both broad-based technology and computer
studies, each of which is unique in its approach to curriculum content and
delivery.
How This
Course Supports the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
The
purpose of Technological Education in the Catholic faith community is to enable
young adults to develop and develop their ability to find solutions and develop
products that benefit others in a way that models gospel values. The focus of
the curriculum is to enable students to become critical and innovative
problem-solvers who question the use of resources and understand the
implications of technological innovations. An emphasis on process as well as
results ensures that students create products and provide services that
recognize our God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the
individual and the protection of the environment.
Unit Titles (Time and Sequence) [Units must total to 110 contact hours]
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Unit
1 |
A
Construction/Manufacturing Theme |
20
hours |
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Unit
2 |
A
Computer Studies Theme |
24
hours |
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Unit
3 |
A
Transportation Theme |
16
hours |
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Unit
4 |
A
Communications Theme |
20
hours |
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Unit
5 |
An
Integrated Theme |
20
hours |
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Unit
6 |
Impact
and Consequences |
10
hours |
Unit Organization
Unit
#1: A Construction/Manufacturing Theme
Time: 20 hours
Description
In
this unit, students will develop and improve design and problem solving skills.
They will increase their knowledge of the problem solving process, technical
terminology, and procedures and standards of product testing. Students will
demonstrate their learning through discussion, designing drawings and
constructing their own manufactured product
(in this case, a roller coaster).
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: CGE1i; 2e; 3d; 4a, c, f; 5a, b, g; 6c; 7c, d,
i, j
Strands:
Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences
Overall Expectations:
TFV.01X, TFV.03X, SPV.01X, SPV.02X, SPV.03X, SPV.04X, ICV.01X,
ICV.05X
Specific Expectations:
TFS.01X, TFS.02X, SPS.01X, SPS.02X, SPS.03X, SPS.04X, SPS.07X,
SPS.08X,
ICS.01X, ICS.03X
Unit
#2: A Computer Studies Theme
Time: 24 hours
Description
This
unit will provide students the opportunity to learn computer concepts as a base
for further studies. Students will learn and apply an information science
problem solving method, use software tools to research and solve specific
problems, and study the impact of computer technology at home and in the
world of work. Students will explore the fundamental concepts needed to design
a computer program, write and document simple computer programs and explain the
roles of various computer components and products. This unit will help students
use technology in their lives and provide students with an introduction to
further studies and careers in the computer studies area.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: CGE1i; 2a, b, c, d; 3b, c, f; 4b, f; 5a, e;
7c, j
Strands:
Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences
Overall Expectations:
TFV.01X, TFV.02X, TFV.04X, TFV.05X, SPV.02X, SPV.03X, SPV.05X,
ICV.05X,
ICV.01X
Specific Expectations:
TFS.02X, TFS.07X,TFS.08X, SPS.03X, SPS.04X, SPS.05X, SPS.06X,
ICS.02X,
ICS.05X, ICS.07X
Unit
#3: A Transportation Theme
Time: 16 hours
Description
In
this unit, students will develop and demonstrate an understanding of concepts
related to transportation technology. Students will use a design model to solve
challenges related to the transportation of people and cargo. Students will
design, build and evaluate models of real-world transportation systems and
present the results of their findings.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: 1d, g; 2e; 3b, c, d, e, f; 4a, b, e, f, g; 5a,
b, c, d,
f, h; 6c; 7b, d, 7i, j
Strands:
Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences
Overall Expectations:
TFV.01X, TFV.03X, SPV.01X, SPV.02X, SPV.03X, SPV.04X, ICV.01X,
ICV.05X
Specific Expectations:
TFS.05X, SPV.01X, SPS.01X, SPS.03X, SPS.04X, SPS.05X, SPS.07X,
SPS.08X, ICS.01X, ICS.03X
Unit
#4: A Communications Theme
Time: 20 hours
Description:
In
this unit, students will develop and demonstrate an understanding of concepts
related to communications technology. Students will use a design model to solve
challenges related to communications systems. Students will design, build and
evaluate models of real-world communications tools and processes and present
the results of their findings.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: CGE1d, g; 2c, d, e; 3b, c, d, e, 3f; 4a, b
e, f, g; 5a,
b, c, d, f, h; 6c, e; 7b, c, i, j
Strands:
Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences
Overall Expectations:
TFV.01X, TFV.02X, SPV.02X, SPV.03X, ICV.01X, ICV.05X
Specific Expectations:
TFX.03X, SPS.01X, SPS.03X, SPS.04X, SPS.05X, SPS.07X, ICS.01X,ICS.03X
Unit
#5: An Integrated Theme
Time:
20 hours
Description:
In
this unit, students will be presented with a group challenge which will focus
on the creation of a local Catholic Youth Centre. Students will work
individually and in groups to acquire data on the needs of youth and use this
information to develop a proposal for the Centre. The proposal will include a
scale model and artist's conception using CAD as part of project design. In the
hospitality services area, the students will plan and prepare nutritious
meals/snacks with teen appeal and will create products to compliment the
interior design of the centre.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: CGE1d, f, i; 3b, c; 4e, g; 5c; 7i, j
Strands:
Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences
Overall Expectations:
TFV.01X, TFV.02X, TFV.03X, SPV.02X, SPV.03X, SPV.04X, ICV.01X,
ICV.05X
Specific Expectations:
TFS.03X, TFS.04X, SPS.01X, SPS.03X, SPS.04X, SPS.05X, SPS.07X,
ICS.01X,
ICS.03X
Unit #6: Impact and Consequences
Time:
10 hours
Description
Technology
is a precious resource when placed at the service of Gods people and is to be
developed for the benefit of all. This unit, which will be ongoing throughout the
course, will require the students to become aware of the social consequences of
technology and identify the positive and negative impacts of technology on the
environment. Students will also identify their God-given gifts and research
personal career options in technology fields. During the unit, students will be
required to give a presentation which demonstrates their learning, using a
variety of available technologies.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: CGE1d, 1g, 1i, 2e, 3b, 1f, 4g, 5c, 7i, 7j
Strands:
Theory and Foundation; Skills and Processes; Impact and Consequences
Overall Expectations:
TFV.01X, TFV.03X, SPV.02X, SPV.03X, ICV.01X, ICV.02X, ICV.03X,
ICV.04X
Specific Expectations:
TFS.03X, SPS.03X, SPS.04X, SPS.05X, SPS.07X, ICS.01X, ICS.03X,
ICS.04X,
ICS.05X, ICS.06X, ICS.07X
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Instructional Strategies Instructional
strategies will include the following: Brainstorming group generation of initial ideas
expressed without criticism or analysis Collaborative/Cooperative Learning small group
learning providing high levels of student engagement and interdependence Conferencing student-to-student discussion Design Process a problem solving approach using a
prescribed series of steps Independent Study exploration and research of a topic
interesting to students Inquiry problem solving approach using a
prescribed process involving a number of steps Jigsaw specialized group learning followed by home group
sharing Model Building construction of a working model to
demonstrate a specific function, feature, design concept or pattern Report/Presentation oral and written presentation of
researched topic to class Whole Group Instruction |
Assessment
Strategies The
assessment plan will include the following: Personal Communication journals/conferencing logs self assessment student-teacher conferences Paper and Pencil Tests unit tests Observation formal/informal Performance Assessment research project model building Conferencing student-teacher roving conference Reflection self-assessment journal learning logs peer assessment Assessment
tools will include: checklists marking schemes rubrics anecdotal comments with suggestions for
improvement |
Main Resources Ministry issued
application software (OESS) a programming
language Internet access Print The Dont Panic
Guide to Programming, Holt Software
Associates Technology Ideas,
Integrating Design Education Activities for Students, Maxwell MacMillan Canada By Design, Technology
Exploration and Integration Trifolium Books Fundamentals of
Technical Drawing Gage Education Publishing Design and Technology,
McGraw-
Hill Ryerson Experience Technology, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Technology: Science
& Math in Action, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Technology Science
Mathematics,
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Technology: Today
& Tomorrow,
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill The Sacred
Congregation for Catholic Education: Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to
Faith,
Vatican Translation The Synodal Document
on the Justice in the World, November, 1971 Encyclical Letter of
His Holiness Pope Paul VI on the Development of Peoples, Populorum
Progressio. Catechism of the
Catholic Church, CCCB Videotapes Contact:Crash Test- Golf Class,
Volkswagon, Canada Incredible Frontiers:
Episode 2,
Crash Test, GRB Entertainment Community Resources job
shadowing sites, volunteer mentors, guest speakers, etc. |
Technological Education, Open, Grade 9
Evaluation
of Student Achievement
Assessment
is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources that
accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum
expectations. Learning skills, effort, punctuality and absences are not
considered in the determination of the percentage grade. These are assessed and
evaluated within each subject discipline but are reported on separately.
Evaluation refers to the process of judging the quality of student work on the
basis of established criteria, and then assigning a value to represent that
quality. The value assigned will be in the form of a percentage grade.
According to Ministry Assessment Policy, 30% of the students course grade will
be based on the final evaluation.
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Knowledge/Skill
Category Weighting Application Exercises/Problem Solving Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Unit #6: Assignment & Presentation Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Product Development Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Tests Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections |
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