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Niagara Catholic District School Board

Integrated Intermediate Pathways Program- DRAFT- September 2015

Integrated Intermediate

Pathways Program Draft Guide



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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................ 3

Integrated Unit 1- Fast Forward ................................................. 5

Integrated Unit 2- Home Sweet Home ....................................... 7

Integrated Unit 3 -Master Chef .................................................. 9

Integrated Unit 4 -On the Move ............................................... 11

Integrated Unit 5- Robotics ...................................................... 13

Resources.................................................................................. 15

Ministry of Education, ECLP Factsheet ..................................... 17



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Introduction to Integrated Intermediate Pathways Program

Niagara Catholic District School Board’s Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (BIPSA) identifies the need to

support elementary students, teachers and administration as they program for valuable transition activities that address

the academic, social and spiritual lives of our students. The Integrated Intermediate Pathways Program addresses this

priority by providing all Niagara Catholic Grade 7 and 8 students with synergistic learning, authentic engagement and life

skills opportunities.

Students will participate in five integrated units of learning activities. Each integrated unit is dedicated to a method of

teaching and learning that encourages student engagement in academic, technological, logistical, kinesthetic and

sensory activities. Teachers are welcome to edit, enhance, extend and customize the units to ensure the lessons are

relevant and engaging.

The Intermediate Pathways Program integrated units include:

1. Fast Forward

- Electronic/ business communication format, skills and etiquette

- Social media, leadership and personal engagement

- Career Cruising and IPP development, choices and discovery– University, College, Apprenticeship,

Workplace, Community Service, Vocation

- Secondary school course and program offerings

2. Home Sweet Home

- Handy work and basic tool use/skills

- General assembly and blueprint reading

- Home budgeting and bills

3. Master Chef

- Food planning, preparation and safety

- Meal budgeting and grocery shopping

- Local and organic farming and produce

- Nutrition, health and wellness

4. On the Move

- Common and alternative transportation and energy sources

- Mileage, consumption, fuel and electric power

- Car purchase, vehicle ownership, fixed and variable costs of owning a vehicle

- Travel, distance and planning



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5. Robotics

- Robotics and automation

- Simple machines and motion

- Engineering concepts and theories

- Sensors and programming

The Integrated Intermediate Pathways Program is an imperative part of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Creating

Pathways to Success (CPS), which involves the implementation of a comprehensive Kindergarten to Grade 12 education

and career/ life planning program designed to help students achieve their personal goals and become competent,

successful and contributing members of society. (CPS, 2013).

Components of a comprehensive education and career/ life-planning program:

Knowledge and skills based: Program related learning activities focus on helping students acquire knowledge

and skills in education and career/ life planning.

Inquiry based: Program related learning is structured around the four questions of the education and career/

life planning inquiry process.

Developmentally appropriate: Teaching and learning activities are appropriate to the interests, strengths,

needs, and aspirations of students at every stage of development.

Holistic: Programming takes the whole student into account, recognizing that, for every student, success is

influenced by many factors (e.g. cognitive, emotional, social, physical).

Transformational: The program moves beyond the transmission of information to focus on helping students

grow and reach their potential.

Inclusive: The program is designed to engage all students, consistent with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

principles.

Differentiated: Teaching and learning activities are personalized to meet students’ particular learning and

motivational needs.

Although there are defined integrated units, the activities within and the structure of the Integrated Intermediate

Pathways Program modules will be highly responsive to Student Voice. As such, a Student Assessment Survey will be

distributed to all Grade 8 students upon exiting the program, and results will be used to guide and alter the curriculum

as well as any future CPS considerations.



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Integrated Unit: Fast Forward

Introduction:

The Fast Forward integrated unit of the Intermediate Pathways Program will give students the opportunity to learn,

discuss, write, and plan for secondary and post-secondary opportunities and professions.

Using www.careercrusing.com students will establish and develop their own Individualized Pathways Plan (IPP). The

plan will include personality and learning style assessments that will match students to career possibilities.

Students will learn about the importance and the influence of electronic communication, social media and Internet

Etiquette (Netiquette). Students will view examples of formal electronic business documents. They will become

particularly familiar with business letter and resume formats, learn about the value of action words in writing and will

write their own resume.

Students will be exposed to secondary school course and program options. They will gain knowledge about a variety of

Pathways: University, College, Apprenticeship, Workplace, Community Living and Vocation. Students will become

familiar with Ministry of Education supported programs such as Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Dual Credit and

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and will set goals for their academic and professional careers.

Curriculum Expectations:

Reading 1.3 Gather information to support ideas for writing using a variety of strategies and resources.

1.6 Extend understanding of texts by connecting the ideas in them to their own knowledge.

4.1 Identify a variety of strategies they used before, during, and after writing.

Writing 1.5 Identify and order main ideas and supporting details to develop a structured piece of writing.

2.3 Produce revised draft pieces of writing to meet identified criteria based on the expectations.

2.4 Create complex sentences by combining phrases, clauses, and/or simple sentences.

2.8 Produce revised draft pieces of writing to meet identified criteria based on the expectations.

3.2 Spell unfamiliar words using a variety of strategies that involve understanding word meanings.

3.8 Produce pieces of published work to meet identified criteria based on the expectations.

4.3 Select pieces of writing that they think reflect their growth and competence as writers.

Oral Comm. 2.3 Communicate orally in a clear, coherent manner.

Media Lit. 1.1 Explain how a variety of media texts address their intended purpose and audience.

1.4 Explain why different audiences might have different responses to a variety of media texts.

1.5 Demonstrate understanding that different media texts reflect different points of view.

Family Life A3.1 Create a short written description of who they are at this point in their lives.

D1.1 Recognize and appreciate the value of being the people God created them to be.

D3.1 Analyze and practice a process for decision-making.

D3.2 Identify some of their commitments and responsibilities.

D1.2 Recognize and appreciate their commitment to the future is to become mature adults.

D2.2 Recognize and appreciate the challenge of meeting their commitment to themselves.



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Lesson Topics:

- Learning Styles- inventory, assessment, intelligences, strengths/ weaknesses

- Personal Development- personal/ academic growth, self-regulation, goal setting (SMART), career planning,

transition

- Career Cruising/ Intermediate Pathways Plan (IPP) development

- Career Choices- University, College, Apprenticeship, Workplace, Community Living, Vocation

- Communication- types, distractions, semantics, formal versus informal

- Technology- types, uses, technology education, social media, threats

- Business Correspondence- resume, cover letter, business letter format, proper addressing/ titles/ salutation,

etiquette, business communication norms

Opportunities for Extension/ Community Engagement:

- Niagara Catholic Family of Schools Secondary School- Guidance department, student success, SHSM

teachers information sharing/ visits

- Business Education Council (BEC)- guest speakers, business opportunities

- Niagara Workforce Planning Board- emerging careers in the area, skills needed

- Niagara Industrial Association- members, industry needs, apprenticeships

- Niagara College- education and career planning, program status, workforce needs/ predictions

- Brock University- education and career planning, program status, workforce needs/ predictions

- Municipal, provincial, federal government representatives- economic stability, local issues, workforce needs

- Local trade unions- apprenticeship opportunities, career planning, workforce needs/ skills

- Career Fair

Assessment and Evaluation:

- Oral Presentation

- Peer evaluation

- Teacher observation

- Rubric

- Checklist

- Share samples



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Integrated Unit: Home Sweet Home

Introduction:

The Home Sweet Home integrated unit will have students working on fun and exciting activities that relate to small jobs

that they will encounter in and around their home. The students will focus on problem solving as well as math and

creativity skills.

Students will first be introduced to algorithms. They will discuss what algorithms are and how they are used in everyday

life. Students will then be given the opportunity to create and execute their own algorithms. Students will execute an

algorithm as they view materials and instructions to assemble and disassemble an object or piece of small furniture.

Students will have the opportunity to discuss work that is required around the ‘home’. They can review various

household tasks and the labour and tools that would be required to complete those tasks. Budget and finance can be

discussed as well as quoting/ contracting maintenance and repair jobs. Home Sweet Home offers a variety of

possibilities to discuss housing options, advantages/ disadvantages, home purchase, and home maintenance and

renovation tasks.


Number Sense Solve multi-step problems arising from real-life contexts and involving whole numbers using a variety of tools and strategies (e.g., estimation, algorithms).

Solve problems involving percent that arise from real-life contexts.

Structures and Mechanisms

2.5 Investigate the information and support provided to consumers/clients to ensure that a system functions safely and effectively.

Structures and Mechanisms

3.8 Describe systems that have improved the productivity of various industries.

Reading 1.1 Read a wide variety of increasingly complex or difficult texts.

1.2 Identify a variety of purposes for reading and choose complex or difficult reading materials.

1.3 Identify a variety of reading comprehension strategies and use them before, during, and after.

1.6 Extend understanding of texts by connecting to self, text, and world around them.

2.3 Identify a variety of text features and explain how they help communicate meaning.

3.2 Predict the meaning of and solve unfamiliar words using different types of cues.

4.1 Identify the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

Family Life A3.1 Create a short written description of who they are at this point in their lives.



D3.2 Identify some of their commitments and responsibilities.

D1.2 Recognize and appreciate their commitment to the future is to become mature adults.

D2.2 Recognize and appreciate the challenge of meeting their commitment to themselves.



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Lesson Topics:

- Algorithms- definition, process, relation to tasks

- Basic Tools- household tools (wrench/ screwdriver/ hammer types, kits, requirements, instructions for use,

safety

- General Assembly- reading and following instructions/ manuals, order, process, algorithms, basic furniture/

product assembly

- Household Tasks- home maintenance, repair, contracting work, quoting, budgeting

- Household Budgeting- financial literacy, budgeting, planning, short versus long term goals, fixed and variable

expenses, mortgage, charitable contributions

Opportunities for Extension/ Community Engagement

- Local hardware store- tools, home products, workshops, pricing, product comparison

- Local contractors- home building, home ownership, maintenance, repairs, quoting, self- contracting, scams

- Local trade unions- specialized tasks, hiring a certified professional

- Financial services representative (banks/ credit unions)- budgeting, credit, mortgages, loans, costs of home

ownership, debt

- Toronto Star, Hamilton Spectator- Newspaper in Education, Economics, paper or online programs

- Real estate agent- types of housing, housing advantages/ disadvantages, housing trends, local housing data,

local and regional real estate market, MLS database, pricing, home purchase process and costs


- Oral Presentation

- Peer evaluation


- Rubric

- Checklist

- Share samples



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Integrated Unit: Master Chef

Introduction:

The Master Chef integrated unit of the Intermediate Pathways Program will give students the opportunity to understand

the Canada Food Guide, Health and Safety in the kitchen as well as some healthy food preparation.

The students will be able to discuss basic food nutrition as well as locally grown produce/ farming, fresh versus

processed foods, organic foods, food allergies, natural/ herbal remedies and the Canada Food Guide.

Students will learn basic proper procedures in the kitchen hand. Demonstrations on the knowledge and use of kitchen

tools and appliances can be considered. Students will also review proper hand washing techniques, how to read and

follow a recipe, the elements of nutritious meal and healthy food plans.

This module will also initiate conversation and discovery regarding the vast array of career opportunities in the

Hospitality and Tourism Industry.


Health C1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of different types of nutrients and their functions.

C2.1 Evaluate personal food choices on the basis of a variety of criteria.

C3.1 Identify strategies for promoting healthy eating within the school, home, and community.

Science 2.1 Follow established safety procedures for handling apparatus and materials.

Oral Com 1.6 Determine whether the ideas and information they have gathered are relevant.

Reading 1.1 Explain how a variety of media texts address their intended purpose and audience.

1.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation and treatment of ideas and information.

2.1 Explain how individual elements of various media forms combine to create.

Writing 3.7 Use a wide range of appropriate elements of effective presentation in the finished product.

Media 3.4 Produce a variety of media texts of some technical complexity for specific purposes.

Family Life B2.3 Recognize and appreciate the importance of working together as a family to meet challenges.

B3.4 Examine some everyday challenges and some significant challenges that families face.

C3.2 Explain the value of good nutrition, exercise and a realistic view of body image.


Lesson Topics:

- Health and Safety- general kitchen safety, proper use and cleaning of kitchen tools, sanitary practices, safe

food handling

- Canada Food Guide- definition, healthy living, updates, food groups, nutrition, nutrients

- Locally Grown Foods- local farming, growing climate, organic produce, seeds/ plants, pesticides, home and

community gardens



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- Processed Foods- alternatives, costs, products and processing, myths versus reality, fast food industry,

emerging trends

- Home Kitchen- meal planning and preparation, grocery prices/ budgeting, basic kitchen tools and items,

proper and safe use of kitchen appliances


- Niagara Region Public Health- nurses, hand washing, food bacteria

- School (Staff) Kitchen- SNAC Program, Breakfast Club, nutrition grants

- Nutritionist/ Naturopath- benefits of food, nutrients for the body, ‘superfoods’, trends, food for healing

- Local Farmer- local produce, farming industry and process

- Grocery Industry- food prices, shortages, food budgeting, seasonal produce

- Chef/ Cook- restaurant kitchen, advanced food preparation, catering, local hospitality industry, careers


- Oral Presentation

- Peer evaluation


- Rubric

- Checklist

- Share samples



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Integrated Unit: On the Move

Introduction:

The On the Move integrated unit of the Intermediate Pathways Program will introduce students to the transportation

sector and will enable students to gain experience with basic automobile vehicle purchase and maintenance. Students

will learn about tools and equipment related to transportation as well as how to safely use automotive tools, fluids and

equipment.

Students will work with a budget to research a vehicle purchase, insurance prices, fuel economy, maintenance costs, and

common vehicle problems.

Interactive, small group projects will allow students the opportunity to learn about and follow instructions to perform

basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as: changing oil, fluid checks, tail lamp inspection and repair, roadside tire

changing and inspection, as well as replacing spark plugs and air filters.

On the Move will provide students with a basic, working knowledge of vehicles so that they will be better prepared to

own and maintain a mode of transportation in the future.


Science 1.1 Assess the social, economic, and environmental impacts of automating systems.

2.1 Follow established safety procedures for working with tools & electrical systems.

2.5 Investigate the information and support provided to consumers for safe use of systems.

3.3 Identify the various processes and components of a system that allow it to perform its function.

3.8 Describe systems that have improved the productivity of various industries.

Reading 1.1 Read a wide variety of increasingly complex or difficult texts.

1.3 Identify a variety of reading comprehension strategies and use them appropriately.

2.1 Analyze a variety of text forms and explain how they help communicate meaning.


Writing 1.1 Identify the topic, purpose, and audience for more complex writing forms.

1.5 Identify and order main ideas and supporting details and group them to develop a summary.

2.6 Identify elements in their writing that need improvement.

3.5 Use parts of speech correctly to communicate their meaning.

3.7 Use a wide range of appropriate elements of effective presentation in the finished product.


Oral Com 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate listening behavior.

2.1 Identify a range of purposes for speaking in a variety of situations.

2.3 Communicate in a clear, coherent manner using a structure and style appropriate to the purpose.

2.5 Identify a range of vocal effects, including tone, pace, pitch, & volume.

Family Life B3.4 Examine some everyday challenges and some significant challenges that families face.



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B2.3 Recognize that all families have challenges in their lives.

Lesson Topics:

- Types of Transportation- modes, advantages/ disadvantages

- Purchasing a Vehicle- researching a vehicle, models, new versus used, private versus dealership, costs of

purchase, car loans/ leasing, licensing

- Basic Vehicle Maintenance- vehicle/ engine components, tire changes, oil changes, emergency roadside

assistance, winter preparedness

- Vehicle Insurance- costs, book value, deductibles


- Car dealerships- models, new versus used car, payment options

- Automotive mechanic- basic maintenance, automotive tools, common problems, recalls

- Insurance agencies- insurance necessities, types of insurance, common claims, deductibles, insurance fraud

- Niagara College- automotive/ technical program students and staff


- Oral Presentation

- Peer evaluation


- Rubric

- Checklist

- Share samples



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Integrated Unit: Robotics

Introduction:

The Robotics integrated unit recognizes the growing societal need to enhance science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM) instruction in classrooms and beyond. There is a call for integrated learning programs that allow

teachers to engage students meaningfully in STEM, especially at the intermediate level. Therefore, students will engage

in the “VEX IQ Curriculum”. The curriculum, distributed by VEX Robots, Inc. offers twelve flexible units of instruction

that can be used in sequence, in chunks, or as standalone lessons.

Students will learn about science, technology, engineering and math through the use of the Clawbot IQ and the VEX IQ.

They will explore levers, pulleys and pendulums and will also design fun devices and simple machines. Exploring and

applying science and math that engineers use is an important part of the process, culminating in the programming and

building of a challenge- ready robot.


Reading 1.3 Identify a variety of reading comprehension strategies and use them appropriately.

2.1 Analyze a variety of text forms.


Writing 1.3 Gather information to support ideas for writing, using a wide range of print and electronic sources.

1.5 Identify and order main ideas and supporting details and group them into a summary.

3.5 Use parts of speech correctly to communicate their meaning clearly.


Oral Com 1.3 Identify a variety of listening comprehension strategies and use them appropriately.

2.3 Communicate in a clear, coherent manner, using an appropriate structure and style.

Science 1.1 Assess the social, economic, and environmental impacts of automating systems.

2.4 Use technological problem-solving skills to investigate a system.

3.2 Identify the purpose, inputs, and outputs of various systems.

3.6 Calculate the mechanical advantage of various mechanical systems.

3.7 Explain ways in which mechanical systems produce heat and describe ways to make them more efficient.

Family Life B3.1 Analyze some guidelines for open and respectful communication with family members and friends.

E3.1 Describe essential responsibilities of membership in groups.

Lesson Topics:

- STEM- concepts, opportunities and careers

- Your First Robot- designing, building and testing



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- Simple Machines- design, motion, levers, pulleys, pendulums

- Mechanisms- motors, gears, drivetrains, object manipulation

- Sensors and Programming- knowledge and application

- Building Robots- utilization of the Clawbot IQ and VEX IQ systems


- Science field of study- doctor, research scientist, lab technician, nutrition

- Technology field of study- programmer, IT specialist, technician

- Engineering field of study- engineer (all types), crane operator, surveyor, design, architect, manufacturing

- Math field of study- mathematician, teacher, construction, general contracting

- Manufacturing- industry, plant visit, site visit


- Oral Presentation

- Peer evaluation


- Rubric

- Checklist

- Share samples



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Resources

The following resources and lessons are suggestions only.

All resources and applicable lessons can be found on NCDSB Docushare- “Integrated Intermediate Pathways Program”

Fast Forward http://www.careercruising.ca http://www.niagaracatholic.ca/schools/secondary-schools/ http://www.becniagara.ca http://www.niagaraworkforce.ca https://www.niagaraindustry.com http://www.niagaracollege.ca https://www.brocku.ca http://actionplan.gc.ca/en http://www.fin.gc.ca/fin-eng.asp http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/business-and-economy http://www.niagaracanada.com/Ecdev/Home.aspx https://www.niagararegion.ca/business/econ_dev/default.aspx http://www.liunalocal183.ca http://www.ibewlocal303.com http://www.caw199.com

Home Sweet Home http://www.homehardware.ca/en/index.htm http://www.homedepot.ca http://www.lowes.ca http://www.rona.ca http://niagarahomebuildersassociation.ca http://www.canadiancontractor.ca http://www.ogca.ca http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/resources http://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca http://www.funnymoneyinc.com http://www.realtor.ca

Master Chef https://www.niagararegion.ca/health https://www.eatrightontario.ca/en http://ontario.teachnutrition.ca http://www.ontario.ca/foodland/foodland-ontario http://www.farmersmarketsontario.com http://www.niagaracollege.ca

On the Move http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm http://www.autotrader.ca https://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto http://www.niagaracollege.ca

Robotics http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex/classroom/



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http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00329.html https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca http://www.octe.on.ca http://www.onwie.ca http://www.ospe.on.ca

Ministry of Education- Creating Pathways to Success

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/policy/cps/index.html

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