| Grade 11 |
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Design and Communication
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- describe aesthetic and functional purposes for design elements (line, shape, form, colour, texture) in product and system designs
- describe how product and system designs are influenced by specifications such as:
- industry standards
- function
- availability of resources
- user requirements
- evaluate the effect of a variety of processes, tools, and techniques used to plan, research, and communicate design information and production details
- describe the effect of technological change on postsecondary and career opportunities in the field of design and production
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| Design and Communication
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- solve design problems using a variety of strategies
- assess the appropriateness of design solutions
- demonstrate ability to collaborate to analyse and solve design and communication problems
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| Design and Communication
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- develop and present design solutions using:
- manual and computer drafting
- prototypes and models
- multimedia
- computer animation or simulation
- interpret and create accurate design representations
- select and use materials and components in designs to reflect specific design criteria and community standards
- apply concepts from other disciplines to the design process
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| Product Development
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- describe processes and components involved in manufacturing and production
- compare the characteristics and properties of materials used to manufacture or produce products or systems
- describe the forces that act on structures that must be taken into account when designing, manufacturing, or producing products or systems, including:
- stress
- static and dynamic loads
- identify impacts of production and manufacturing processes on society and the environment
- identify entrepreneurial opportunities in production and manufacturing
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| Product Development
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- analyse the effect of design elements in a production process, based on the following factors:
- principles of engineering
- standards of quality and reliability
- reduction of waste
- communicate solutions to problems encountered in product development
- demonstrate an understanding of the steps involved in managing product development projects
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| Product Development
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- produce finished products or systems from plans or designs (drawings, plans, schematics)
- apply the processes of combining, forming, separating, and finishing
- develop and modify products or systems to address:
- principles of engineering
- standards of quality and reliability
- waste reduction
- specified design criteria (form, function, aesthetics, ergonomics, end-user needs)
- apply safe work habits in accordance with established regulations, including WCB and WHMIS regulations
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| Systems Integration
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- summarize developments in computer and microelectronics technology related to systems integration, including:
- electrical
- electronic
- pneumatic
- hydraulic
- mechanical
- demonstrate an understanding of the application of computer control, including characteristics and configurations
- describe the performance of systems and subsystems in terms of input, process, and output
- describe the functions of analogue and digital components
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| Systems Integration
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- assess the performance of systems and subsystems using test equipment and prescribed procedures
- justify solutions to systems integration problems
- demonstrate personal responsibility in group efforts to identify and solve systems integration problems
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| Systems Integration
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- use computer systems to control machines or devices
- select and use a variety of input and output devices to achieve specific purposes
- construct control systems or robotics devices that connect components, including:
- controller
- manipulator
- end effector
- design and construct electronic systems to recognized community standards that incorporate electronic components and development processes
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| Energy, Power, and Transportation
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- compare ways of using emerging and alternative energy sources to power mechanical devices
- describe the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in making a mechanism function
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics used to transmit energy
- describe workplace applications in which technicians measure, control, convert, and transmit energy in various systems
- describe the impact of energy, power, and transportation systems on society and the environment
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| Energy, Power, and Transportation
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- measure the efficiency and performance of systems that use contemporary energy sources
- perform test procedures on computer-equipped energy systems and communicate results
- diagnose and repair problems in electrical and mechanical devices and systems
- apply teamwork skills to solve problems involving mechanical systems and subsystems
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| Energy, Power, and Transportation
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- transfer and convert energy to achieve specific objectives
- manipulate systems and subsystems that use energy and power, including:
- mechanical
- hydraulic
- electrical
- electronic
- use tools and equipment accurately and efficiently to achieve design and assembly specifications that meet manufacturer and industry standards
- construct a device or system that is energy efficient
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| Grade 12 |
| Design and Communication
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- describe relationships among design elements (balance, rhythm, contrast, harmony, proportion, scale)
- describe representation and modelling techniques used to develop design solutions, proposals, and plans
- synthesize knowledge and concepts from other disciplines and the community in the design process
- assess how design reflects society, culture, and the environment
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| Design and Communication
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- assess and modify designs using specific criteria, including:
- aesthetic factors
- ergonomic factors
- cost-effectiveness
- available resources
- environmental impact
- apply project-management processes while working on design teams
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| Design and Communication
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- design products and systems and select appropriate materials and components to reflect specified design criteria, including:
- method of production
- cost
- aesthetics
- function
- environmental considerations
- use appropriate tools and equipment to develop and present design ideas, including:
- manual drafting
- CADD
- computer animation or simulation
- video and audio production
- models
- produce working drawings that incorporate recognized standards
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| Product Development
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- evaluate the effects of natural and synthetic materials on the properties, characteristics, and commercial uses of products
- compare computer-assisted production processes (CADD, CAM, CNC, robotics) and assembly-line processes in terms of:
- efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- impact on product specifications
- impact on society
- describe a product or system in terms of its characteristics, including:
- equilibrium (internal and external forces)
- compression
- tension
- torsion
- shear
- assess how social, economic, and environmental conditions influence the choice of tools, manufacturing, and production processes used in developing products or systems
- analyse how choices made during the development of products or systems reflect predetermined criteria, including:
- aesthetics
- environmental considerations
- ergonomics
- cost-effectiveness
- function
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| Product Development
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- appraise products or systems and justify modifications to design or production processes
- use appropriate technical vocabulary and information technology tools to communicate solutions
- apply business and entrepreneurship principles when developing products or systems
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| Product Development
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- interpret design representations (drawings, plans, schematics) to assist in developing a product or system
- use computer programs (including CADD, CAM, CNC) to assist in production and manufacturing processes
- apply appropriate production processes (combining, forming, separating, finishing) to create products and systems that conform to:
- specified design criteria (form, function, aesthetics, ergonomics, end-user needs)
- recognized standards, conventions, and tolerances
- apply the principles of WCB and WHMIS regulations in their work environment
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| Systems Integration
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- explain basic digital logic
- explain how feedback is used to correct the functioning of systems and subsystems
- describe systems integration that combines two or more of the following components:
- electrical
- electronic
- pneumatic
- hydraulic
- mechanical
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| Systems Integration
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- analyse and solve problems related to the performance of systems and subsystems
- communicate diagnostic information when solving systems and subsystems problems
- demonstrate teamwork skills in group problem-solving situations
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| Systems Integration
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- use sensing devices for feedback in a system or subsystem
- design and construct products that integrate electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and subsystems, and that meet industry standards
- develop and apply codes for controlling robotics systems
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| Energy, Power, and Transportation
(Principles and Concepts of Technology) |
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It is expected that students will:
- describe how types of motion (linear, rotary, oscillatory, reciprocating) are integrated in mechanical systems
- explain the transfer and conversion of energy in devices and systems
- describe ways to integrate emerging and alternative energy sources to power mechanical devices
- apply the principles of kinematics to analyse how mechanisms function
- evaluate social, economic, and environmental conditions that affect the selection of transportation systems
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| Energy, Power, and Transportation
(Problem Solving) |
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It is expected that students will:
- modify transportation devices and power systems to improve performance or efficiency
- justify strategies and processes used to troubleshoot and diagnose problems
- develop models to test or interpret the action of mechanical devices
- demonstrate ability to work co-operatively in diagnostic teams
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| Energy, Power, and Transportation
(Modification and Manipulation) |
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It is expected that students will:
- design and construct devices and systems that use one or more energy sources (traditional and alternative) to achieve a measurable outcome
- design and construct electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic control systems that convert or transmit energy and power
- construct devices and systems that reflect design criteria and industry standards
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