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 specific 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 specific 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 specific 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 influence color choices in design. ●​ Explore career opportunities in interior design, architecture, set design, visual merchandising, or related fields. 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