Page 107 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Technological Education, 2009 (revised)

Grade 11, College Preparation
A4. Design Considerations
A5. Terminology
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Technological Education
A3.3 identify and describe modifications to build- ing systems that would improve the quality and value of the building (e.g., upgraded ventila- tion, insulation, air barrier).
By the end of this course, students will:
A4.1 describe the features of different types of houses (e.g., one-storey, two-storey, split-level, duplex);
A4.2 identify a variety of building types (e.g., residential, institutional), architectural styles (e.g., Colonial, Tudor, Victorian, Aboriginal), and construction engineering features (e.g., post and beam, keystone, steel supporting column);
A4.3 identify components of an environmentally friendly house (e.g., solar water heater, energy- efficient heating and cooling systems, recycled building materials);
A4.4 describe human factors (e.g., function, ergonomics, aesthetics) to consider when planning aspects of a house (e.g., size, appear- ance, traffic flow, means of egress, use of non- allergenic materials);
A4.5 identify and describe the reasons for select- ing a particular structure and materials for a construction project (e.g., structure: wood versus steel beams; materials: asphalt shingles versus steel roofing);
A4.6 identify factors affecting the design of a foundation (e.g., drainage, soil type, load, frost penetration);
A4.7 identify the weather-related loads and stresses that a building must be designed to withstand (e.g., force of wind, snow load on roofs, expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity).
By the end of this course, students will:
A5.1 use correct terminology to identify and describe materials, supplies, and structural components (e.g., materials: plywood, concrete, polyvinyl chloride [PVC] pipe, wire and cable; supplies: P-trap, ground fault circuit interrupter; structural components: footing, stud, lintel, plenum, valance, gable);
A5.2 use correct terminology to describe construc- tion processes and techniques (e.g., processes: joining, levelling, squaring, making plumb; techniques: toe-nailing, shimming);
A5.3 use correct terminology to identify and describe construction tools and equipment (e.g., tools: framing hammer, level, wire stripper, tri-square, power nailer; equipment: air compres- sor, cement mixer).
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