Curriculum_Fundamentals

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 * OVERALL EXPECTATIONS**
 * A1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and skills required in the planning and development of a product or service, including the use of a design process and/or other problem-solving processes and techniques;
 * A2. Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of appropriate methods to communicate ideas and solutions;
 * A3. Evaluate products or services in relation to specifications, user requirements, and operating conditions.


 * SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS**

A1. Planning and Development
By the end of this course, students will:
 * A1.1 Describe a **design process** or other problem solving process for planning and developing products and/or services (see pp. 16–19);1
 * A1.2 Describe **problem-solving processes and techniques** for solving various kinds of problems in different technological areas;
 * A1.3 Apply correctly the **mathematical and scientific concepts** and skills required in the planning and development of a product and/or service;
 * A1.4 Incorporate appropriate **technological concepts** //(e.g.,// aesthetics, control, environmental sustainability/stewardship, ergonomics, fabrication/building/creation, function, innovation, material, mechanism, power and energy, safety, structure, systems //)// in the design, fabrication or delivery, and evaluation of a product or service (see pp. 5–6);
 * A1.5 Describe the **characteristics of a variety of materials** used in the fabrication of a product or the delivery of a service //(e.g., strength, durability,possible toxicity, lifespan, density, nutritional value, flavour, asepsis)// and identify other relevant considerations to be made in relation to those materials e.g., cost, availability);
 * A1.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the **roles of various team members** in a group project //(e.g., leader, recorder, timekeeper)//;
 * A1.7 Research and describe the development of a **Canadian technological innovation or invention** //(e.g., snowmobile, personal communication device, potato digger, odometer, anti-gravity suit, CPR mannequin, zipper)//.

A2. Communication
By the end of this course, students will:
 * A2.1 Use a variety of appropriate **methods to communicate** information or ideas and concepts during the planning and production stages of a project //(e.g., production plans, scripts, flow charts, storyboards, sketches, technical drawings, recipes, client consultation reports, design briefs);//
 * A2.2 Use **correct terminology** to identify and describe various processes, tools, and equipment used in creating products or delivering services //(e.g., processes: levelling, squaring, formulating, baking, sterilizing, colouring; tools: pruning saw, wire cutter, curling iron; equipment: USB flash drive, tire balancer, camcorder, flat iron, deep fryer, magnifying lamp, ultraviolet sanitizer, solderless breadboard, measuring cup, thermometer);//
 * A2.3 Use **metric and imperial units of measurement** //(e.g., metric: degrees Celsius, joules, micrometres [microns], millimetres, kilohms, L/100 km, tonnes; imperial: degrees Fahrenheit, BTUs, knots, mils, inches, feet, miles per gallon, pounds per square inch, tons)//
 * A2.4 Describe and use various forms of communication to **document the progress** and results of the development of a product or service //(e.g., tracking sheets, production status reports, a multimedia presentation, a graphic or animated presentation, technical drawings, updates on a website, a blog, technical reports);//
 * A2.5 Describe some common **applications of information and communications technology** in various technological areas //(e.g., automotive on-board diagnostics, computers, non-linear video editing, broadband networks, weather reports, online reservation systems, electronic medical alert systems).//and the abbreviations or symbols associated with them correctly and as appropriate to the task;

A3. Product or Service Evaluation
By the end of this course, students will:
 * A3.1 **Evaluate a product or service**, and processes associated with its development, on the basis of a set of criteria relevant to that product or service //(e.g., adherence to specifications, ease of use, attractive appearance, ruggedness, clean joints, acceptable weld bead, uniform colour, adherence to forest management plan, nutritional value);//
 * A3.2 **Suggest improvements** to a product or service on the basis of a set of criteria relevant to that product or service //(e.g., durability, reliability, ease of use, eco-friendliness, appearance, safety, customer satisfaction).//