Exploring TechnologiesTIJ101

DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE

What makes Exploring Tech Unique @ ODSS?

Introduction to something new

Exploratory course (think buffet?)

Students rotate through shops!

Hands-on practical experience

Not a “Boys course” anymore with average 8 females in ever class (grade 9 award)

4 related, but different shops and subject areas are explored each semester

Benefits of Shop Rotations

4 fun skilled trade learning experiences

4 different teachers

different teaching styles

4 weeks in each shops

✓ Students are able to make informed choices for their grade 10 course selections

Students experience:

Area of Focus

TIJ101 includes:

Woodworking

Welding

Design

Foods

“BIG” IdeaDevelop hands-on skills, techniques, and procedures by completing fun challenging projects & assignments

Learning Outcomes

Learn to be Creative and Innovative

Using tools and machinery effectively, understanding the importance of working Safely

Project Based Learning which builds persistence and problem solving skills

Woodworking

Swivel Box

Bridge Build/Contest

CO2 Car build & race

BBQ Scraper

Projects/Activities:

Welding

Candle Holder

Action Stick Person

Word

Welded name

Projects/Activities:

Design & Drafting

Design a Dream Bedroom

Design and press tee shirt

Design Magazine Cover

Design & Print 3D Character

Projects/Activities:

Foods

Projects/Activities:Learning culinary skillsBaking- cookies, breads etcSafe food handlingSpecialized tools and equipment

Evaluation

A grade will be given to the student at the end of each rotation

The grades from each rotation will be averaged at the end of the semester for a final mark

Unit testing will be completed at the end of each rotation

What if I can’t fit grade 9 Tech into my Course Selection?

Any student can take any tech course in grade 10

Construction, Auto, Cosmo, Machine Shop, Welding, Foods & Design (see tech map in the 300 at the 400)

There is no rotating tech after grade 9

Starting in grade 10 students specialize in a particular tech course (1 shop, 1 teacher all semester)