FCS 6th Grade

images that convey a particular emotion or atmosphere.

Standard 4: Explore the science of color and color combinations to form color schemes. ● Color mixing experiments: Provide students with primary colors and have them mix and create secondary and tertiary colors, understanding color relationships. ● Color scheme challenge: Give students a specifc color scheme (e.g., complementary, analogous) and have them create a design or artwork using that scheme. ● Virtual color scheme tools: Utilize online color scheme generators or design software to experiment with different color combinations. ● Case study analysis: Provide students with hypothetical family scenarios and have them analyze the housing and design needs for each situation. ● Virtual room design: Use online room design tools or software to create interior spaces tailored to specifc family requirements. ● Site visits or virtual tours: Visit or take virtual tours of different housing options (e.g., apartments, single-family homes) to observe and discuss their suitability for various family types. ● Explore the use of elements in specifc design styles or movements (e.g., minimalism, Art Deco, Bauhaus). ● Explore the use of color in various artistic movements or styles (e.g., Impressionism, Fauvism, Pop Art). ● Analyze how different cultural traditions and symbolism infuence color choices in design. ● Explore career opportunities in interior design, architecture, set design, visual merchandising, or related felds. Standard 5: Explore the impact of housing and interior design on families.

Extension

RESOURCES

● Traffic and Circulation Patterns Lesson

● Bedroom Floor Plan Lesson ● Furniture Arrangement Lab ● Storage Hunt Activity

VOCABULARY

Standard 1: Identify the elements (tools) of design: space, line, texture, shape/form. ● Space: positive, negative, open, closed ● Line: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, zigzag ● Texture: rough, smooth, visual, actual ● Shape: geometric, organic,

Standard 3: Describe the effect of color on shape, size, feelings, and moods. ● Color psychology: warm, cool, energizing, calming ● Optical illusions: advancing, receding, size distortion