GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART METAL 9
Art Metal 9 is a metal working course similar to Metal 8/9, except with the focus on intermediate artistic projects. Students will explore design and production in various metals from an artistic point of view. Students will acquire skills using machines and hand tools safely and competently. Topics covered may include: introduction to welding and brazing, forging and wrought iron, lost wax and sand casting, chainmail, and etched glass.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 9
Drafting and Design 9 is an introductory course to drafting and design skills. Students will be introduced to manual drafting (pencil on paper) as well as CAD (Computer Animated Drafting). This course is a great introduction to current technology that incorporates these drafting components. Students will be introduced to various CNC equipment such as a CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, vinyl cutter, laser engraver, 3-D printing and sublimation printing. Introduction to the design process will also be a key component of the course as well. The aim of this course is for young students to become competent with the specialized equipment that CSS incorporates into its Tech Ed curriculum.
FOODS 9
This course will continue to look at the Canada Food Guide in relation to meal planning. Students will learn about safe food practices and kitchen safety. Units will include baking, breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. Students will be exposed to multiple cooking methods and learn appropriate clean up routines. The Farm to School program is part of this course. Elements of garden preparation, planting, maintenance, harvest, preservation and cooking will be taught, depending on the season the course runs in.
FRENCH 9
This course starts with the second of the Aim Plays which helps students gain more fluidity and the ability to communicate about clothes, relationships and hobbies. From there we springboard to different units through exploration and novel studies.
Note: French 9 is an elective course, however, those students considering going to university may need a second language at the Grade 11 or 12 level.
GUITAR/MUSIC 9
Guitar is a one-term course covering the basics of the instrument and an application of essential music fundamentals. Students will learn the basics of playing guitar at a beginning level through studying tablature, music notation, and chord symbols. The history of the guitar along with a study of its respective musical styles (genres) including classical, flamenco, blues, jazz, country, and rock will also be covered in this course. The main objective of this course is to create an enhanced appreciation for music through playing the guitar.
COMPUTER STUDIES 9
This course is designed to empower students by developing the skills they need to become independent learners. Whether you are interested in pursuing an academic or a technical career, this course will give you the foundation necessary to become a successful learner. Among other skills, students will learn sound practices in time management, collaboration, project development, communication, research, and digital media production. The successful completion of this course will give students opportunities to enroll in a wide variety of elective courses throughout their high school career. As a backdrop to practicing these skills, students will choose a subject that is of interest to them.
METALWORK 9
This course builds off of Metalwork 8, where students will further their knowledge and skills in the metal shop. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools such as hack saws, files, snips and punches, as well as, benders, breaks, and shears. Power tools such as drills, grinders and welders will also be explored. Intermediate designs and operations of the CNC plasma cutter will also be explored.
TEXTILES 9
Techniques included in this course include sewing, knitting/crocheting, weaving, felting, and embroidery. Students will continue to learn to construct a project using a pattern (modifying the pattern as needed), explore natural and artificial fibers, and examine the elements of design of a textile item. Students may be asked to provide their own materials and supplies, after consulting with their teacher.
VISUAL ART 9
Art 9 will further develop the techniques and experiences introduced in Art 8. Students will explore painting, drawing, and ceramics/sculpture. Design theory and art history will enhance these techniques. Creativity, craftsmanship, and personal enjoyment remain as valuable components of the course.
WOODWORK 9
This course builds off of Woodwork 8, where students will further their knowledge and skills in the wood shop. Design, layout, production, and finishing of intermediate woodworking projects will be explored. Basic operation of many user-friendly machines such as scroll saw, drill press, bandsaw, lathe, disc and drum sanders will be used. Basic design and operation of the CNC router will also be introduced/explored.
Art Metal 9 is a metal working course similar to Metal 8/9, except with the focus on intermediate artistic projects. Students will explore design and production in various metals from an artistic point of view. Students will acquire skills using machines and hand tools safely and competently. Topics covered may include: introduction to welding and brazing, forging and wrought iron, lost wax and sand casting, chainmail, and etched glass.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 9
Drafting and Design 9 is an introductory course to drafting and design skills. Students will be introduced to manual drafting (pencil on paper) as well as CAD (Computer Animated Drafting). This course is a great introduction to current technology that incorporates these drafting components. Students will be introduced to various CNC equipment such as a CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, vinyl cutter, laser engraver, 3-D printing and sublimation printing. Introduction to the design process will also be a key component of the course as well. The aim of this course is for young students to become competent with the specialized equipment that CSS incorporates into its Tech Ed curriculum.
FOODS 9
This course will continue to look at the Canada Food Guide in relation to meal planning. Students will learn about safe food practices and kitchen safety. Units will include baking, breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. Students will be exposed to multiple cooking methods and learn appropriate clean up routines. The Farm to School program is part of this course. Elements of garden preparation, planting, maintenance, harvest, preservation and cooking will be taught, depending on the season the course runs in.
FRENCH 9
This course starts with the second of the Aim Plays which helps students gain more fluidity and the ability to communicate about clothes, relationships and hobbies. From there we springboard to different units through exploration and novel studies.
Note: French 9 is an elective course, however, those students considering going to university may need a second language at the Grade 11 or 12 level.
GUITAR/MUSIC 9
Guitar is a one-term course covering the basics of the instrument and an application of essential music fundamentals. Students will learn the basics of playing guitar at a beginning level through studying tablature, music notation, and chord symbols. The history of the guitar along with a study of its respective musical styles (genres) including classical, flamenco, blues, jazz, country, and rock will also be covered in this course. The main objective of this course is to create an enhanced appreciation for music through playing the guitar.
COMPUTER STUDIES 9
This course is designed to empower students by developing the skills they need to become independent learners. Whether you are interested in pursuing an academic or a technical career, this course will give you the foundation necessary to become a successful learner. Among other skills, students will learn sound practices in time management, collaboration, project development, communication, research, and digital media production. The successful completion of this course will give students opportunities to enroll in a wide variety of elective courses throughout their high school career. As a backdrop to practicing these skills, students will choose a subject that is of interest to them.
METALWORK 9
This course builds off of Metalwork 8, where students will further their knowledge and skills in the metal shop. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools such as hack saws, files, snips and punches, as well as, benders, breaks, and shears. Power tools such as drills, grinders and welders will also be explored. Intermediate designs and operations of the CNC plasma cutter will also be explored.
TEXTILES 9
Techniques included in this course include sewing, knitting/crocheting, weaving, felting, and embroidery. Students will continue to learn to construct a project using a pattern (modifying the pattern as needed), explore natural and artificial fibers, and examine the elements of design of a textile item. Students may be asked to provide their own materials and supplies, after consulting with their teacher.
VISUAL ART 9
Art 9 will further develop the techniques and experiences introduced in Art 8. Students will explore painting, drawing, and ceramics/sculpture. Design theory and art history will enhance these techniques. Creativity, craftsmanship, and personal enjoyment remain as valuable components of the course.
WOODWORK 9
This course builds off of Woodwork 8, where students will further their knowledge and skills in the wood shop. Design, layout, production, and finishing of intermediate woodworking projects will be explored. Basic operation of many user-friendly machines such as scroll saw, drill press, bandsaw, lathe, disc and drum sanders will be used. Basic design and operation of the CNC router will also be introduced/explored.