FCS Integrated

● Analyze foor plans for effcient traffc fow and furniture positioning ● Rearrange classroom furniture intentionally applying design principles ● Virtual/in-person audits evaluating the use of space in buildings Other Ideas: ● Guest speakers from interior design, architecture, etc. felds ● Site visits to design showrooms, furniture stores, and model homes ● Student design contests or critiques of each other's work Project Extensions: ● Design and create a tiny home/micro-apartment layout considering space optimization ● Plan and execute redecorating a room at home or school applying design principles ● Design clothing, accessories, or textiles experimenting with colors, patterns, textures ● Explore sustainable/green design for housing through research projects ● Use virtual reality tools to create and walk through 3D interior designs Career Exploration: ● Job shadow or interview professionals in interior design, architecture, etc. ● Research education paths and certifcations needed for design careers ● Explore related felds like landscape design, set design, visual merchandising Cultural Studies: ● Analyze how different cultures infuence architecture, interior design styles ● Study housing traditions, materials, and foor plans from various societies ● Investigate the cultural signifcance of colors, patterns, and textiles in design Technology Integration: ● Use CAD, 3D modeling, or interior design software to create plans ● Build a virtual reality walk-through simulation of a designed space ● Code animations or games focused on applying design concepts

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