Family & Consumer Sciences A

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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 Service Learning: ● Work with a local organization to design a renovation plan for their space ● Create instructional resources teaching design principles for youth groups ● Redesign and beautify a community space as a class project

Resources/Suggested Lesson(s) Activities: ● Show Box Room - Canvas ● Cookie Color Wheel - Canvas ● Positive Negative Art Space - Canvas ● Elements & Principles of Design Scavenger Hunt - Canvas