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Please be mindful that imperial measurements are in inches and fractions of an inch and the metric measurements are in millimetres or centimetres.
{Measurement2.doc}
a ruler. Once you have read through the material, ask the teacher for the test and then you can complete it.
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If you would like to challenge yourself a little, here is a game that you can play to see how good you are at identifying imperial measurements

Please be mindful that imperial measurements are in inches and fractions of an inch and the metric measurements are in millimetres or centimetres.
{Measurement2.doc}
Here is an assignment that you are to complete that shows how to read a ruler.
{readruler[1].pdf}
If you would like to challenge yourself a little, here is a game that you can play to see how good you are at identifying imperial measurements
Ruler Game

Career Cruising Username - moncton Password - high
You are to complete the Career Matchmaker questionnaire which is found under the Assessments tab at the top of the screen.
to pick threeone of the research on themit and answer questions about each of the careerscareer you chose.
1. What do people in such a career do?
2. How much money do they make?
3. How is the job market for this career?
4. What kind of education or experience do you need to pursue such a career?
offer the program?training or education in that field?
6. How much would the education cost you? (for the 2 schools you found)
7. Are there scholarships for such education? (for the 2 schools you found)
10. Name 3 Safety concerns at this career?
You are to answer these questions in a Word document using arial font 10.
own information. Once done, you are to complete a career exploration assignment where you are to research a career of your choosing. You can on Career. This will provide you with help regading setting up of the resume and cover letter.
Please keep longer than 4 - 6 - 8 tech classes.

Broad Based Technology or BBT is a student-led, project-based course. During the next 45 days for grade 9 students and 90 days for grade 10 students, you will be responible for the completion of several projects. While most projects are intended for teams of students, there are a few projects that require the students to work alone.
students have 43 team projects
Grade 10 students have 8 team projects as well as SketchUp, Career Exploration, WHMIS and Passport to Safety to complete alone.
The team projects comprise 75% of the final grade, individual projects comprise 15% with the test and mid-terms making up the final 10%.

This page will outline the various projects that you will be working on during the term.
Individual Projects
Test - this will cover all of the areas worked on during the term and be written at the end. (20points)
WHMIS and Passport toWorkplace Safety (10or Green Technology Powerpoint Project (20 points)
Career & SketchUp - resume, cover letter, career exploration and house design. (20 points)
Team Projects
Bridge Project - design, build and test a truss bridge (60 points)
From the projects below, each team must complete 3 of the projects.
Photostory - research and create a photostory presentation showing 50 of the world's most important technological advancements. This can be a variety of everyday items and items that we do not use everyday. (60 points)
Pivot - design and create a Pivot stick figure animation of 30 to 60 seconds in length. (60 points)
PowerPoint - design and create a powerpoint presentation concerning either workplace safety or the green economy. (60 points)
Once you have chosen your projects, the teacher will assign you an order that you must complete them in. This is done because we do not have the facilities and tools for everyone to do the same project at the same time.
Bridge
PhotoStory
PowerPoint
Pivot
Career/SketchUp
Safety
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Each student must utilize the design process in building this project.
Bridge Project – Design Process
the company. It is at this point that you should begin putting together your PowerPoint.
Research – your team is to do some research on the Internet as you are to become an expert in the area of bridges. You are to select 1 fact about the six bridge types/designs. An example of what to do would be to Google famous bridges or bridge designs.
Planning – during this phase, your team is to research 2 types of truss bridge designs and decide which one your team is going to build. This is also to be done using the Internet. You are to draw the two types and label them. You are then to design a bridge that meets the following requirements:

Bridge Project – Design Process
Design Brief – You and your partner are to write a statement that will explain what your project is, while doing so you must come up with a professional sounding company name, as well as a logo and slogan for the company.
is to do some research a bridge on the bridge types/designs. An example of what to do would be to Google famous bridges or bridge designs.
Planning – during this phase, your team is to research 2 types of truss bridge designs and decide which one your team is going to build. This is also to be done using the Internet. You are to draw the two types and label them. You are then to design a bridge that meets the following requirements:
- length is to be 45 centimetres.

The second most important thing to remember is when you are saving your work. Save frequently and make sure that you are saving it to the U:drive and not My Documents or My Pictures.
The following is a link to rubrics that will guide your work. Please make sure to look at them before you begin your work so that you can stay on track and get the best grade possible.
for the complettioncompletion of the
{Grade 9 Rubrics.doc}
It is extremely important that you manage your time wisely as the 9 weeks will go by very quickly.