Month

Content/Topic

Skills

Assessment

Standards

September

Need for Housing

Choosing A Place to Live

Introduce course

Define housing

Identify humans needs for housing

 Discuss historical influences on housing

Explain cultural, societal, environmental, economic and technological influences on housing

Identify current social trends affecting housing today

Outline major ways the government influences housing choices

Evaluate housing needs to be considered in choosing a place to live

 Analyze factors that should be considered in choosing a neighborhood in which to live

Describe and contrast different types of housing available

Discuss resources needed to secure chosen housing type

Review the advantages of owning versus

Housing choices collage

Historic housing drawing

Human Needs Activity

Family Life Cycle Evaluation sheet

Culture and Society Influence Housing  Activity

Video summary

Quiz/Test

Chapter Review Trivia Game

Resources activity

Decision-making Steps worksheet

Your Community Zoning Rules research

Evaluation of a place to Live

Choices Activity page

A Place to Live Word Maze

Sample lease completion

Place to Rent evaluation

Buying a House activity

Quizzes/Test

A1, A2, A3

B3

C2, C3

E3

A1, A2, A3

B1, B3

C1, C2, C3

E1, E4

F4

October

Building a House

versus renting

Practice filling out a lease

Outline the steps in purchasing a home

Explain different ways to move

Develop an understanding of how a house is built

Identify various exterior house styles

Discuss the history of exterior styles

Relate the purposes of blueprints

Understand architectural drawings

Plan and draw floor plans for a house of personal choice

Evaluate different methods of building a house

Research different types of window styles

Identify different door styles

Discuss parts of the house electrical and plumbing systems

Architectural Styles Scavenger Hunt

House Exteriors Identification activity

Roof Styles Identification activity

3-D Computer Program floor plan

Floor plan evaluation

Floor Plan Symbols activity sheet

Understanding House Plans worksheet

Guest speaker summaries

Video summaries

Field trip reports

Quizzes/tests

A1, A2, A3

B3

C2, C3

E, E2, E3

F4

November

Interior Design

Outline ways to conserve energy in the house

Identify the elements of good design

Describe how space is used as a design element

Explain the functions of line in design

Define form and how it can be used effectively in design

Explore how texture can create different effects

Study color – meanings of and use of color wheel

Review and plan pleasing color harmonies

Explain how a color scheme is developed

Cite examples of formal and informal balance

Identify the principles of good design

Review available floor treatments

Field trip reports

Design Characteristics activity

Psychological Effects of Color worksheet

Color  Wheel collage

Color Maze

Color Harmonies plan

Principles of Design Room Illustration

Floor Treatments activity

Backgrounds Crossword

Wallpaper activity

Furniture Styles Identification worksheets

Furniture Advertisements

Sample furniture arrangement for a bedroom

Window Treatments collage

Appliance Maze

Tests/Quizzes

Complete room designs for three chosen rooms

A1, A2, A3,

B3

C2, C3

E2, E3, E4

F4

December

Describe wall treatments and wall materials

Discuss how to plan successful interior backgrounds

Identify various furniture styles

Explain how furniture styles are categorized by periods

Review the furniture style periods

Identify how to buy quality furniture

Evaluate basic furniture construction

List factors to consider when arranging furniture

Explain how to scale furniture pieces for floor plans

Explain the function of lighting in the room décor

Explore ways to enhance a room design with accessories

Identify and explain the four types of kitchen layouts

Discuss factors to consider when choosing kitchen cabinets and appliances

December

appliances

Address planning for storage areas

Determine the needs of a laundry area

Plan and design three complete rooms of individual choice

January

Home Safety and Maintenance

Careers in Housing

List the purposes of landscaping

Design an outdoor living space

Identify ways to prevent home accidents

Describe how to improve home security

Identify the needs of the elderly and physically disabled

Research careers in the housing area

Outline the job skills and personal qualifications needed for a career in housing

Landscape design

Field trip report

Home Safety Checklist

Dial S for Safety activity

Career Research

Job and Title Match

Careers in Housing Word Maze

A1, A2, A3, A4

B3 B4

C3

D3

E2, E4

E2, E5