Grade 9 Exploring Technologies: TIJ 1O1
This course enables students to further explore and develop technological knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary science and technology program. Students will be given the opportunity to design and create products and/or provide services related to the various technological areas or industries, working with a variety of tools, equipment, and software commonly used in industry. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues, and will begin to explore secondary and post secondary education and training pathways leading to careers in technology-related fields.
This course combines two nine-week sessions:
• one session through the Technological Studies Department exploring technologies as outlined above.
• one session through the Business and Computer Studies Department on Information and Communication Technology, teaching students how to perform electronic research, communicate electronically using current business software (MS Office), and introducing online safety and security issues. Each nine-week component counts for 50% of the final mark.
COURSE NOTE: Personal safety glasses may be purchased for $5.00.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
GRADE: 9
This course combines two nine-week sessions:
• one session through the Technological Studies Department exploring technologies as outlined above.
• one session through the Business and Computer Studies Department on Information and Communication Technology, teaching students how to perform electronic research, communicate electronically using current business software (MS Office), and introducing online safety and security issues. Each nine-week component counts for 50% of the final mark.
COURSE NOTE: Personal safety glasses may be purchased for $5.00.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
GRADE: 9
