Applied design, Skills & Technology

This course introduces students to kitchen equipment, sanitation, nutrition & basic cooking skills.  Students analyze how social factors impact personal food choice and how First Peoples food use has changed over time.  Students will design, test & evaluate their food products using appropriate equipment and various cooking techniques. They will reflect on the effects of removing or substituting ingredients in terms of nutritional profile, food quality and taste.  Students work cooperatively in groups, clean up and complete written assignments as part of the course. 

In Textiles 8 students will begin to develop their skills with sewing machines and patterns. Students will explore techniques for producing and repairing textiles items along with an examination of personal factors on textile choices including colour, culture, and self-expression. There will also be a look at the role of textiles in First Peoples culture. This course is part of the grade 8 ADST rotation. 

Students in Woodwork 8 are given a chance to use a variety of tools and equipment, including stationary power equipment and hand tools to develop woodworking techniques.  

Technology education gives students a chance to use hand and power tools safely.  Students will design and build small projects with metal and develop safe and competent work practices.