Page 151 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Technological Education, 2009 (revised)

Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of the environmental effects of the woodworking industry, and ways of reducing harmful effects;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of how the woodworking industry and society 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 describe ways to improve air quality in a living or working space through the choice of materials for woodworking projects (e.g., lumber, plastics, medium-density fibreboard, paint, varnish);
D1.2 assess the environmental effects of using scarce and/or exotic woods (e.g., destruction of rainforest and old-growth boreal forests, displace- ment of Aboriginal peoples, loss of wildlife habitat) and the extent to which sustainable forestry practices can reduce environmental degradation;
D1.3 plan projects and apply strategies to minimize or mitigate degradation of the environment (e.g., use efficient cutting patterns, reuse and recycle leftover materials, select sustainably produced products, contribute to restoration plans, purchase carbon offsets);
D1.4 assess various certifications and/or standards used to recognize sustainable practices (e.g., Forest Stewardship Council Canada standards).
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 assess how consumer trends and technological innovations have affected employment in the custom woodworking industry (e.g., use of exotic or old-growth woods, sale of prefabricated furniture and cabinets in large retail outlets, use of computer assisted design [CAD] and CNC machines);
D2.2 assess economic and societal issues related to the custom woodworking industry (e.g., waste disposal, labour supply, logging near Aboriginal communities, imports and exports, use of renewable and non-renewable resources).
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