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Technology and the Skilled Trades, Grade 10, Open (TAS2O)
$499.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description for Technology and the Skilled Trades, Grade 10, Open (TAS2O)
This hands-on course enables students to apply the engineering design process and other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and resources from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as quality control, and health and safety standards. Students explore opportunities for job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Technology and the Skilled Trades, Grade 10, Open (TAS2O)
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the TAS2O course profile.
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initiating, Planning, and Technological Concepts | Apply fundamental technological concepts, STEM connections, design considerations, accessibility requirements, research, and project management skills to plan products and services for users and communities. | 25 Hours |
| 2 | Designing, Performing, and Project Development | Use project management strategies, select sustainable materials and resources, use tools and equipment appropriately, follow industry-related documents, and create products or deliver services. | 25 Hours |
| 3 | Analyzing, Refining, and Health and Safety Practices | Evaluate project performance, apply quality-control methods, refine products and services, identify hazards, use personal protective equipment, and follow safe handling and disposal procedures. | 25 Hours |
| 4 | Technological Development, Impacts, and Careers | Assess how needs, social factors, economic factors, environmental issues, and diverse knowledge systems influence technology, while exploring skilled trades pathways and emerging careers. | 25 Hours |
| Final | Culminating Activity and Final Evaluation | Demonstrate overall understanding and practical application of technology and skilled trades concepts through final projects, reflections, and summative evaluation tasks. | 10 Hours |
| Total | Course Total | Total instructional time | 110 Hours |
What You Will Learn – Curriculum Expectations
Planning technology projects
- Apply fundamental technological concepts, STEM connections, design considerations, accessibility requirements, research, and project management skills to plan products and services for users and communities.
- Time: 25 Hours
Creating products and services
- Use project management strategies, select sustainable materials and resources, use tools and equipment appropriately, follow industry-related documents, and create products or deliver services.
- Time: 25 Hours
Improvement and safety mindset
- Evaluate project performance, apply quality-control methods, refine products and services, identify hazards, use personal protective equipment, and follow safe handling and disposal procedures.
- Time: 25 Hours
Technology, society, and skilled trades pathways
- Assess how needs, social factors, economic factors, environmental issues, and diverse knowledge systems influence technology, while exploring skilled trades pathways and emerging careers.
- Time: 25 Hours
Final demonstration of learning
- Demonstrate overall understanding and practical application of technology and skilled trades concepts through final projects, reflections, and summative evaluation tasks.
- Time: 10 Hours
How marks are calculated
- Knowledge & Understanding – 35%
- Thinking – 30%
- Communication – 20%
- Application – 15%
- Coursework Evaluation – 70%
- Final Evaluation – 30%
Instructional approaches
- Direct Instruction
- Class Activities and Discussions
- Experiential Learning and Practical Application
- Group Work and Research
- Presentations
- Use of Computers and Internet
- Independent Work and Written Assignments
Learning materials
- Teacher Handouts
- Course Notes
- Instructional Videos
- Technology Tools and Equipment
- Research Materials and Online Resources
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Explore the official Ontario Ministry curriculum for Grade 10 Technological Education (TAS2O) to understand learning goals and expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
TAS2O is a Grade 10 Technology and the Skilled Trades at an Open level.
2O refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 2 means it is a grade 10 course and O means it is an open course, where students of all levels can take.
Prerequisite: None
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