FCS 6th Grade

Standard 4: Explore the science of color and color combinations to form color schemes.

● Understand the color wheel and the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. ● Identify and create different color schemes (e.g., monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic). ● Apply knowledge of color theory and color schemes in a design project or sketch.

Standard 5: Explore the impact of housing and interior design on families.

Compare and contrast different housing options (e.g., single-family homes, apartments, condos, townhouses) and their suitability for different family sizes and life stages. Analyze how interior design choices can infuence the functionality, comfort, and overall well-being of families in their living spaces. Propose design solutions that address the specifc needs and preferences of different family types or life stages.

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Skill Building

Standard 1: Identify the elements (tools) of design: space, line, texture, shape/form. ● Visual scavenger hunt: Provide students with a list of design elements and have them identify examples in their surroundings or in design magazines/websites. ● Tactile exploration: Create a texture board or collection of materials with various textures for students to touch and analyze. ● Shape/form creation: Have students create 3D shapes or forms using modeling clay, wire, or other materials to understand the concept of form. Standard 2: Identify the principles (rules) of design: balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony, scale, and proportion. ● Design critique: Analyze existing interior design spaces or images, identifying the principles of design used and discussing their effectiveness. ● Design charades: Play a game where students act out or describe a design principle, and others have to guess which principle it is. ● Proportion exercise: Provide students with a grid or template and ask them to create designs that demonstrate proper scale and proportion.

Standard 3: Describe the effect of color on shape, size, feelings, and moods.

● Color psychology research: Have students research and present how different colors can evoke specifc moods or emotions. ● Color illusion activities: Demonstrate and explore optical illusions related to color and perception of shape and size. ● Color mood board: Create a mood board or collage using colors and