CAREER & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS - Woodworking 9
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) is the first competency-based curriculum in Alberta. This program of studies for grades 5-9 allows for cross-curricular connections and the integration of literacy and numeracy skills. CTF allows for students to find entry points into their learning by exploring passions and possibilities. This allows students to make personal connections to career possibilities, with an eye towards Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses they may wish to explore further in high school.
CONSTRUCTION (CON) 10/20/30
We live, work and play in structures frequently made of wood, synthetics and earth materials, and we use and rely on many objects made of these nonmetallic materials.
Our reliance on these structures and objects has caused us to value the knowledge, skills and attitudes related to their construction. Students must also prepare for independent living and working in the future. This strand will allow them to investigate and gain knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with Construction Technologies that will meet their particular needs as future adults. Although some students will later work in occupations related to building or maintaining structures, others will take this strand for personal use through a variety of related hobbies or to become informed consumers.
In Construction, students embark on a new or continued program of studies that highlights Safety, Processes and Procedures in the Woodworking Laboratory. Students will continue to increase their level of knowledge of the operation of all machines and hand tools to fabricate and construct target projects.
CON 10 (3 or 5 Credit) builds on CTF 7/8/9 skills (if present) and students will study Drafting, Drawing, Safety and the build and finish processes. What kind of project they build is less important than following processes and procedures.
CON 20/30 (3 or 5 Credit) will continue the journey, looking at extending the level of skills, challenging and solving problems and the continued development of NEW skills in technology, including new challenges in CAD and 3D printing of hardware. Students in CON 30 will also be able to take an antique piece of furniture then assess and repair/refurbish as necessary.