Family & Consumer Sciences A

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Differentiation in Action Skill Building

Strand 2, Standard 1 : Elements and Principles of Design: ●​ Have students create mood boards/collages

○​ Students collect images, textures, and materials to assemble mood boards or digital collages that demonstrate key design concepts (e.g., balance, contrast, unity). ○​ Teachers guide with graphic organizers, examples, and reflection prompts to connect visuals to vocabulary. ○​ Students practice freehand drawing while analyzing the form and structure of everyday items to develop an understanding of design elements. ○​ Teachers lead with modeling techniques, guided drawing warm-ups, and feedback on composition. ●​ Mix colors and create color wheels/charts ○​ Students work with paint or digital tools to blend primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, exploring warm vs. cool tones and complementary schemes. ●​ Do observational drawing exercises ○​ Teachers provide demonstrations, color mixing challenges, and guided practice opportunities. ○​ Students engage in gallery walks, image analysis worksheets, or group discussions to deconstruct how professionals use elements and principles in real-world design. ○​ Teachers scaffold with terminology review, guided questioning, and comparison exercises. ●​ Analyze artwork, fashion, and interior design

Strand 2, Standard 2 : Home/Business Design ●​ Case studies

○​ Students examine real or fictional case studies of residential, commercial, or public spaces, identifying how layout, materials, and aesthetics serve specific user needs.