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Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of the environmental effects of construction projects, and ways of reducing harmful effects;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of how society and the construction industry affect each other.
D1. Technology and the Environment D2. Technology and Society
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D. TECHNOLOGY,THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 compare the efficiency and environmental effects of a variety of energy sources used in residential dwellings (e.g., solar, ground source, pellets, propane, wood, oil, natural gas, wind);
D1.2 plan projects and processes to minimize waste (e.g., use efficient cutting patterns, reuse and recycle leftover materials);
D1.3 identify ways of reducing energy consump- tion in the home (e.g., heat recovery ventilator, tankless water heater, timers, energy-efficient lighting);
D1.4 identify programs provided by community partners and government agencies to reduce construction waste and to reuse or recycle construction materials (e.g., drywall, wood, refrigerants);
D1.5 research and identify sources and certifica- tions for construction materials that have been manufactured using sustainable practices.
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify how societal and client needs (e.g., budget constraints, barrier-free access, energy efficiency, cultural preferences) affect construction projects;
D2.2 describe how features of residential build- ings (e.g., halls, atriums, stairs, ramps) can affect the occupants’ quality of life;
D2.3 identify the economic and social effects of the construction industry on a community or region (e.g., direct and indirect effects on employ- ment, waste disposal, land use, water supply, Aboriginal land claims and traditional hunting).
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