Technological Design

Course Overview

This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills related to technology. Students will have opportunities to design and create products and/or provide services related to a variety of technological fields. They will work with tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry.

Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues connected to technology and begin to explore secondary and postsecondary pathways that lead to careers in technological fields.

All HDSB courses are delivered in inclusive learning environments that eliminate systemic barriers and discriminatory biases so all students are empowered to fully engage and succeed.

Units of Study

• Technology Fundamentals: Design process, planning, communication of ideas, and evaluation of products or services based on user needs and criteria
• Technological Skills: Applying problem-solving strategies and project management while creating products or delivering services using industry tools and resources
• Technology, the Environment, and Society: Understanding the environmental and societal effects of technology and how each influences the other
• Professional Practice and Career Opportunities: Practicing safety with tools and materials, and exploring career options and required education in tech fields

To view the learning expectations, see page 43 of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Document.

Learning Skills & Work Habits

The following learning skills will be taught, assessed, and evaluated throughout the course and will appear on your report card:

• Responsibility
• Organization
• Self-Regulation
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Initiative

Assessment and Evaluation

Term Work (70% of Final Grade):

• Knowledge & Understanding: 14% – Understanding basic concepts, terms, and foundational skills
• Application: 35% – Applying knowledge, skills, and processes to create practical outcomes
• Thinking: 14% – Using critical thinking and problem-solving to analyze and plan projects
• Communication: 7% – Effectively using oral, written, and visual communication in a technological context

Final Evaluation (30% of Final Grade):

• Performance Task: 30% – A culminating hands-on project to demonstrate your overall learning and skill development
• Written Exam: 0% – There is no final written exam for this course

Your final grade is composed of 70% term work and 30% final evaluation.

Additional Information

• Meeting Timelines and Academic Honesty
• Final 30% Evaluations
• Determining Report Card Grade

Your teacher can provide a printed copy of this course outline upon request.

Course Overview

All courses within HDSB are taught in learning environments that promote inclusive education and identify and eliminate discriminatory biases, systemic barriers, and power dynamics that limit the ability of students to participate, learn, grow, and succeed. All students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, their physical surroundings, and the broader environment, so that they are engaged in and empowered by their learning experiences.

Course Description

This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design and will learn about secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field.

Strands & Overall Expectations

• A. Technological Design Fundamentals:
  • A1. Identify and describe the purpose, scope, and steps of a design process
  • A2. Identify and describe tools, strategies, and skills needed for project research, planning, and organization
  • A3. Demonstrate an understanding of how design ideas are represented graphically
  • A4. Explain the purpose of building models and prototypes, and identify tools, materials, and methods for building and testing them
  • A5. Demonstrate an understanding of communication methods used in the design process
• B. Technological Design Skills:
  • B1. Research, plan, and organize projects using a design process and appropriate methods and tools
  • B2. Apply appropriate methods for generating and graphically representing design ideas and solutions
  • B3. Create and test models using a variety of techniques, tools, and materials
  • B4. Use suitable communication methods throughout the design process
• C. Technology, the Environment, and Society:
  • C1. Demonstrate an understanding of environmentally responsible practices and apply them throughout the design process
  • C2. Describe how society influences technological innovation and how technology affects society
• D. Professional Practice and Career Opportunities:
  • D1. Apply appropriate health, safety, and environmental practices throughout the design process
  • D2. Identify careers related to technological design and the education and training required for them

To view the full curriculum expectations, see page 105 of the Technological Education Curriculum (2009).

Learning Skills & Work Habits

These skills will be taught, assessed, and evaluated. They appear on your report card and provide valuable information about your learning:

• Responsibility
• Organization
• Self-Regulation
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Initiative

How Your Grades Will Be Determined

Term Work – 70%

Your work throughout the semester accounts for 70% of your final grade:

• 14% Knowledge & Understanding: Recall factual information, recognize concepts, and foundational skills of the discipline
• 35% Application: Apply and integrate knowledge, skills, processes, and techniques
• 14% Thinking: Use thinking processes to demonstrate understanding of information
• 7% Communication: Use oral, written, and visual language to communicate understanding

The Technological Education Subject Council has determined the weightings of the above categories for this course.

Final Evaluations – 30%

Final Evaluations will challenge you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills related to the overall expectations for the course.

• 30% Performance Task
• 0% Written Exam

Additional Resources

• Meeting Timelines and Academic Honesty
• Final 30% Evaluations
• Determining Report Card Grade

Your teacher can provide you with a paper copy of this information, if required.

Course Overview

This course examines how architectural and technological design is shaped by human, environmental, financial, and material considerations. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that address real-world needs, using industry-standard tools and working drawings to present their design ideas.

Students will also explore the societal, environmental, and cultural impacts of design and technology, while learning about careers in the field and the postsecondary pathways that support them.

All HDSB courses are delivered in inclusive learning environments that eliminate systemic barriers and discriminatory biases so all students are empowered to fully engage and succeed.

Units of Study

• Technological Design Fundamentals: Understanding the relationships that affect design, and applying tools and strategies to plan and manage design projects
• Design Skills and Communication: Creating and testing models or prototypes, drafting working drawings, and documenting and reflecting on the design process
• Technology, Environment, and Society: Exploring how societal needs and environmental responsibility influence architectural design
• Professional Practice and Career Exploration: Practicing safety procedures, and investigating careers and postsecondary programs in architectural and technological design

To view the learning expectations, see page 328 of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Document.

Learning Skills & Work Habits

The following learning skills will be taught, assessed, and evaluated throughout the course and will appear on your report card:

• Responsibility
• Organization
• Self-Regulation
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Initiative

Assessment and Evaluation

Term Work (70% of Final Grade):

• Knowledge & Understanding: 14% – Understanding foundational design concepts, terminology, and processes
• Application: 28% – Applying knowledge and technical skills to design, build, and test architectural solutions
• Thinking: 14% – Using critical and creative thinking to plan, research, and solve design challenges
• Communication: 14% – Effectively documenting and presenting design processes using visual, written, and oral methods

Final Evaluation (30% of Final Grade):

• Performance Task: 30% – A culminating design project that integrates learning and showcases technical and creative design skills
• Written Exam: 0% – There is no final written exam for this course

Your final grade is composed of 70% term work and 30% final evaluation.

Additional Information

• Meeting Timelines and Academic Honesty
• Final 30% Evaluations
• Determining Report Card Grade

Your teacher can provide a printed copy of this course outline upon request.

Course Overview

This course explores how technological design is influenced by human, environmental, financial, and material factors. Students will research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using working drawings and other communication methods to present their ideas.

Students will develop awareness of environmental, societal, and cultural issues related to technological design, and explore related career opportunities along with the postsecondary education requirements.

All HDSB courses are delivered in inclusive learning environments that eliminate systemic barriers and discriminatory biases so all students are empowered to fully engage and succeed.

Units of Study

• Technological Design Fundamentals: Understanding factors affecting design and using appropriate research, planning, and management strategies
• Technological Design Skills: Generating and representing design ideas, creating and testing models or prototypes, and reporting on the design process
• Technology, Environment, and Society: Applying environmentally responsible design practices and understanding the relationship between society and technological development
• Professional Practice and Career Opportunities: Applying health, safety, and environmental practices and exploring careers and education paths related to technological design

To view the learning expectations, see page 328 of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Document.

Learning Skills & Work Habits

The following learning skills will be taught, assessed, and evaluated throughout the course and will appear on your report card:

• Responsibility
• Organization
• Self-Regulation
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Initiative

Assessment and Evaluation

Term Work (70% of Final Grade):

• Knowledge & Understanding: 14% – Recall of factual information and fundamental concepts
• Application: 28% – Applying knowledge, skills, and techniques to create and evaluate solutions
• Thinking: 14% – Using critical thinking to analyze and plan design projects
• Communication: 14% – Clear and effective communication of ideas using oral, written, and visual methods

Final Evaluation (30% of Final Grade):

• Performance Task: 30% – A culminating hands-on project demonstrating learning and skills
• Written Exam: 0% – No final written exam for this course

Your final grade is composed of 70% term work and 30% final evaluation.

Additional Information

• Meeting Timelines and Academic Honesty
• Final 30% Evaluations
• Determining Report Card Grade

Your teacher can provide a printed copy of this course outline upon request.

Course Overview

All courses within HDSB are taught in learning environments that promote inclusive education, identifying and eliminating discriminatory biases, systemic barriers, and power dynamics that limit students’ ability to participate, learn, grow, and succeed. All students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, their physical surroundings, and the broader environment, so they are engaged in and empowered by their learning experiences.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, building on their design skills and knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. They will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills and explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.

Units of Study

• Technological Design Fundamentals: Understanding criteria, relationships, and factors affecting design; strategies and tools for research, planning, and managing projects emphasizing advocacy, diplomacy, and marketing; drafting standards and graphical representation; building and evaluating models and prototypes; and communication and marketing of design ideas.
• Technological Design Skills: Research and project management using appropriate resources and methods; generating and graphically representing complex design ideas; creating, testing, and analyzing models/prototypes; presenting reports summarizing and evaluating the design process, analyzing decisions, and advocating for final designs.
• Technology, the Environment, and Society: Applying environmentally responsible design practices and analyzing the relationship between society and technological development.
• Professional Practice and Career Opportunities: Applying health and safety standards; comparing careers related to technological design and their training requirements; maintaining a portfolio for education and employment qualifications.

To view the learning expectations, see page 341 of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Document.

Learning Skills & Work Habits

The following learning skills will be taught, assessed, and evaluated throughout the course and will appear on your report card:

• Responsibility
• Organization
• Self-Regulation
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Initiative

Assessment and Evaluation

Term Work (70% of Final Grade):

• Knowledge & Understanding: 18% – Recall of factual information, fundamental concepts, and foundational skills
• Application: 25% – Applying knowledge, skills, processes, and techniques to demonstrate understanding
• Thinking: 17% – Using critical thinking and problem-solving to analyze and plan
• Communication: 10% – Clear, precise, and effective use of oral, written, and visual language to communicate ideas

Final Evaluation (30% of Final Grade):

• Performance Task: 30% – A culminating hands-on project demonstrating knowledge and skills
• Written Exam: 0% – No final written exam for this course

Your final grade is composed of 70% term work and 30% final evaluation.

Additional Information

• Meeting Timelines and Academic Honesty
• Final 30% Evaluations
• Determining Report Card Grade

Your teacher can provide a printed copy of this course outline upon request.

Course Overview

All courses within HDSB are taught in learning environments that promote inclusive education, identifying and eliminating discriminatory biases, systemic barriers, and power dynamics that limit students’ ability to participate, learn, grow, and succeed. All students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, their physical surroundings, and the broader environment, so that they are engaged in and empowered by their learning experiences.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem-solving and communication skills, and explore career opportunities along with postsecondary education and training requirements.

Strands (Units of Study)

• A. Technological Design Fundamentals:
  • A1. Demonstrate an understanding of criteria, relationships, and other factors that affect technological design and the design process;
  • A2. Describe strategies, techniques, and tools for researching, organizing, planning, and managing design projects and related activities, with an emphasis on advocacy, diplomacy, and marketing;
  • A3. Demonstrate an understanding of drafting standards, drawing types, conventions, and guidelines used when representing design ideas graphically;
  • A4. Demonstrate an understanding of various types of models and prototypes, and describe the tools, materials, equipment, and processes for building, testing, and evaluating them;
  • A5. Use appropriate technical language and communications methods to document, report, present, and market design ideas and results.
• B. Technological Design Skills:
  • B1. Use appropriate resources, methods, and tools to research and manage design projects and related activities;
  • B2. Apply appropriate methods for generating and graphically representing complex design ideas and solutions;
  • B3. Create, test, and analyse models and/or prototypes, using a variety of techniques, tools, and materials;
  • B4. Use a variety of formats and tools to create and present reports summarizing and evaluating the design process, to analyse decisions made during the process, and to advocate the final design.
• C. Technology, the Environment, and Society:
  • C1. Demonstrate an understanding of environmentally responsible design practices, and apply them in the technological design process and related activities;
  • C2. Analyse the relationship between society and technological development.
• D. Professional Practice and Career Opportunities:
  • D1. Describe and apply personal and environmental health and safety standards and practices related to technological design;
  • D2. Compare a variety of careers related to technological design, as well as the training and educational requirements for them, and maintain a portfolio of their work as evidence of their qualifications for future education and employment.

To see the learning expectations for this course, please visit page 341 of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Document.

Learning Skills and Work Habits

• Responsibility
• Organization
• Self-Regulation
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Initiative

Learning skills and work habits are an important part of your growth. These will be taught, assessed, evaluated, and shared on your report card, providing valuable information to you and your parents/guardians.

How Your Grades Will Be Determined

Term Work (70% of Final Grade)

Your work throughout the semester accounts for 70% of your final grade. Your teacher will:

• Collect and track evidence of your learning through observations, conversations, and evaluation of your work.
• Provide feedback to support your improvement.
• Return work for your review and reflection.

• Knowledge & Understanding: 18% – Recall of factual information, fundamental concepts, and foundational skills.
• Application: 25% – Application and integration of knowledge, skills, processes, and techniques.
• Thinking: 17% – Thinking skills used to demonstrate understanding of processed information.
• Communication: 10% – Clear, precise, and effective use of oral, written, and visual language.

(Weightings determined by the Technological Education Subject Council)

Final Evaluations (30% of Final Grade)

• Performance Task: 30% – A culminating hands-on project to demonstrate your overall learning and skill development.
• Written Exam: 0% – There is no final written exam for this course.

Final evaluations challenge you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills related to the overall course expectations.

Additional Information

• Meeting Timelines and Academic Honesty
• Final 30% Evaluations
• Determining Report Card Grade

Your teacher can provide a paper copy of this information upon request.