Ontario Standards Mapping
Direct alignments to The Ontario Curriculum: Science and Technology (Grades 1–8).
I. Strand A: STEM Skills and Connections
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 A1.2 |
"Use a design process and associated tools and materials to plan, build, and test a device that improves a solution to a problem." | Using cardboard blueprints to build and refine a mechanical device through iterative testing. |
| Grade 6 A1.1 |
"Use a scientific research process and associated skills to conduct investigations." | Investigating how different mechanical linkages (rockers, cams) translate energy into motion. |
II. Strand C: Matter and Energy
| Grade / Code | Standard Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 C2.5 |
"Explain how pulleys and gears change the speed, direction, and force of motion." | Direct application of how mechanical drives in Level 3-5 toys alter force and direction. |