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DDSB Skills Competition Scope: Technology Design 4-6:
This contest will follow the Provincial Scope closely including scoring rubrics. Groups will learn of the specific challenge at the start of the contest, but the challenge will involve pulleys and gears. The in class-challenge was an example given by Skills ON for this challenge.
https://skillsontario.com/wp-content/uploads/2026_Technology_4-6_-_FINAL_FEB_2-1.pdf
The actual in-person challenge content for 2026 will be revealed
during orientation on the day of the competition.
Note: Groups will be making a Design Brief during the challenge and will be making a 2 minute presentation to judges about their device and how it works. Please see Rubric for details!
No student can participate in this Challenge without proper safety clothing and equipment. This includes safety eye-wear and gloves, closed toe shoes and no dangling jewelry. Long hair should be tied back and not impede vision.
Materials Supplied by Contest
Materials you Bring (in toolbox or other)
Basswood (1cmx1cmx61cm)
Safety Glasses and Gloves
Tape
1 Manual Hand drill
Dowels
Scissors
Wheels
Pencils
Gears and Pulleys
2 sets of Drill Bits
Popsicle Sticks
1 Hand saw with replacement blades
Twine
1 Mitre Box
Elastic Bands
Rulers
Glue Guns and Hot Glue
1 C-Clamp
Foam Board
Team of 4 will work together to solve a problem using simple machines. Students will be able to use simple hand-tools to manipulate materials. This project requires using the Engineering Design Process to solve a problem from start to finish.
Team of 4 will work together to solve a problem using simple machines. Students will be able to use simple hand-tools to manipulate materials. This project requires using the Engineering Design Process to solve a problem from start to finish.
JR Tech Design Specific Info:
The provincial scope below references items and skills students are expected to understand
Hand tools are an option and included in the planning info, but we understand not all students have seen these. It would be an advantage to have experience with them as it creates a wider outcome for project solutions.
Safety is key for tool usage, please ensure your team is aware of all safety considerations and has the appropriate equipment
This challenge is often exciting as the problem is linked to the real world and made available only at the onset of the contest, problem solving skills are critical as well as teamwork and communication
This challenge always involves pulleys and gears
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