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Techniques

A Technology
- A.1 Graphic communication
  - A.1.a Doing a technical drawing
    - A.1.a.i Chooses the best view for an elevation drawing of a technical object
    - A.1.a.ii Represents the visible edges using solid lines
    - A.1.a.iii Represents the hidden edges using dotted lines
    - A.1.a.iv Indicates the overall external dimensions of an object on a drawing
  - A.1.b Reading plans
    - A.1.b.i Associates views with the sides of a technical object
    - A.1.b.ii Associates lines with the edges of a technical object
  - A.1.c Drawing diagrams
    - A.1.c.i Chooses the best view to describe a technical object
    - A.1.c.ii Uses different colours for each part of a technical object
    - A.1.c.iii Indicates all the information needed to explain the operation or construction of an object
  - A.1.d Using scales
    - A.1.d.i Associates real measurements with each of the dimensions in a drawing
    - A.1.d.ii Reduces or multiplies the dimensions of a technical object based on the scale
  - A.1.e Using drawing instruments
    - A.1.e.i Uses drawing instruments (e.g. ruler, square) to make diagrams
- A.2 Manufacturing
  - A.2.a Safely using machines and tools
    - A.2.a.i Uses tools safely (e.g. retractable utility knife, hammer, screwdriver, pliers)
  - A.2.b Measuring and laying out
    - A.2.b.i Identifies the unit of measurement on the instrument
    - A.2.b.ii Positions the measuring instrument to obtain reliable reference points
    - A.2.b.iii Adopts the appropriate position for reading an instrument
    - A.2.b.iv Marks the materials to be shaped using a pencil or punch
  - A.2.c Machining and forming
    - A.2.c.i Chooses the appropriate materials, tools, techniques and processes
    - A.2.c.ii Draws the necessary reference lines
    - A.2.c.iii Immobilizes the part to be formed
    - A.2.c.iv Forms the part in accordance with the steps in the following machining processes: sawing, drilling, sanding, filing
  - A.2.d Finishing
    - A.2.d.i Sands the sides or deburrs the edges of each part after forming
    - A.2.d.ii Uses the appropriate finish (stain, paint)
  - A.2.e Assembling
    - A.2.e.i Marks the references (holes, points or guidelines)
    - A.2.e.ii Immobilizes parts during gluing
    - A.2.e.iii Drills to the diameter of the screws, nails or rivets used
    - A.2.e.iv Countersinks the openings for countersunk screws
  - A.2.f Assembling and disassembling
    - A.2.f.i Identifies and gathers the parts and hardware
    - A.2.f.ii Chooses the appropriate tools
    - A.2.f.iii For disassembly, numbers and records the location of the parts
B Science
- B.1 Science
  - B.1.a Safely using laboratory materials and equipment
    - B.1.a.i Uses laboratory materials and equipment safely (e.g. allows hotplate to cool, uses beaker tongs)
      - Identify laboratory tools (8-A.2)
      - Laboratory safety equipment (8-A.3)
    - B.1.a.ii Handles chemicals safely (e.g. uses a spatula and pipette filler)
  - B.1.b Separating mixtures
    - B.1.b.i Separates heterogeneous mixtures using sedimentation and decantation
    - B.1.b.ii Separates heterogeneous mixtures using filtration
    - B.1.b.iii Separates different aqueous solutions using evaporation or distillation
  - B.1.c Designing and creating an environment
    - B.1.c.i Uses environmental design and construction techniques that respect the characteristics of the habitat (e.g. terrarium, aquarium, composting medium)
  - B.1.d Using measuring instruments
    - B.1.d.i Adopts the appropriate position for reading an instrument
    - B.1.d.ii Measures the mass of a substance using a balance
    - B.1.d.iii Measures the volume of a liquid using the appropriate graduated cylinder
    - B.1.d.iv Measures the volume of an insoluble solid using water displacement
    - B.1.d.v Measures temperature using a graduated thermometer
  - B.1.e Using observational instruments
    - B.1.e.i Uses observational instruments appropriately (e.g. magnifying glass, stereomicroscope, binoculars, microscope)

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A Technology

A.1 Graphic communication

A.1.a Doing a technical drawing

A.1.a.i Chooses the best view for an elevation drawing of a technical object

A.1.a.ii Represents the visible edges using solid lines

A.1.a.iii Represents the hidden edges using dotted lines

A.1.a.iv Indicates the overall external dimensions of an object on a drawing

A.1.b Reading plans

A.1.b.i Associates views with the sides of a technical object

A.1.b.ii Associates lines with the edges of a technical object

A.1.c Drawing diagrams

A.1.c.i Chooses the best view to describe a technical object

A.1.c.ii Uses different colours for each part of a technical object

A.1.c.iii Indicates all the information needed to explain the operation or construction of an object

A.1.d Using scales

A.1.d.i Associates real measurements with each of the dimensions in a drawing

A.1.d.ii Reduces or multiplies the dimensions of a technical object based on the scale

A.1.e Using drawing instruments

A.1.e.i Uses drawing instruments (e.g. ruler, square) to make diagrams

A.2 Manufacturing

A.2.a Safely using machines and tools

A.2.a.i Uses tools safely (e.g. retractable utility knife, hammer, screwdriver, pliers)

A.2.b Measuring and laying out

A.2.b.i Identifies the unit of measurement on the instrument

A.2.b.ii Positions the measuring instrument to obtain reliable reference points

A.2.b.iii Adopts the appropriate position for reading an instrument

A.2.b.iv Marks the materials to be shaped using a pencil or punch

A.2.c Machining and forming

A.2.c.i Chooses the appropriate materials, tools, techniques and processes

A.2.c.ii Draws the necessary reference lines

A.2.c.iii Immobilizes the part to be formed

A.2.c.iv Forms the part in accordance with the steps in the following machining processes: sawing, drilling, sanding, filing

A.2.d Finishing

A.2.d.i Sands the sides or deburrs the edges of each part after forming

A.2.d.ii Uses the appropriate finish (stain, paint)

A.2.e Assembling

A.2.e.i Marks the references (holes, points or guidelines)

A.2.e.ii Immobilizes parts during gluing

A.2.e.iii Drills to the diameter of the screws, nails or rivets used

A.2.e.iv Countersinks the openings for countersunk screws

A.2.f Assembling and disassembling

A.2.f.i Identifies and gathers the parts and hardware

A.2.f.ii Chooses the appropriate tools

A.2.f.iii For disassembly, numbers and records the location of the parts

B Science

B.1 Science

B.1.a Safely using laboratory materials and equipment

B.1.a.i Uses laboratory materials and equipment safely (e.g. allows hotplate to cool, uses beaker tongs)

B.1.a.ii Handles chemicals safely (e.g. uses a spatula and pipette filler)

B.1.b Separating mixtures

B.1.b.i Separates heterogeneous mixtures using sedimentation and decantation

B.1.b.ii Separates heterogeneous mixtures using filtration

B.1.b.iii Separates different aqueous solutions using evaporation or distillation

B.1.c Designing and creating an environment

B.1.c.i Uses environmental design and construction techniques that respect the characteristics of the habitat (e.g. terrarium, aquarium, composting medium)

B.1.d Using measuring instruments

B.1.d.i Adopts the appropriate position for reading an instrument

B.1.d.ii Measures the mass of a substance using a balance

B.1.d.iii Measures the volume of a liquid using the appropriate graduated cylinder

B.1.d.iv Measures the volume of an insoluble solid using water displacement

B.1.d.v Measures temperature using a graduated thermometer

B.1.e Using observational instruments

B.1.e.i Uses observational instruments appropriately (e.g. magnifying glass, stereomicroscope, binoculars, microscope)