Family & Consumer Sciences A

Extension

Project Extensions: ●​ Design and create a tiny home/micro-apartment

○​ Students engage in a hands-on design project, using scaled drawings or design software to creatively plan compact, functional living spaces. ○​ Teachers provide design constraints, planning templates, and peer feedback sessions to guide design thinking. ○​ Students apply concepts like balance, harmony, and emphasis by redesigning an actual space, documenting the process with mood boards, before/after photos, and reflections. ○​ Teachers support through design consultations, material sourcing strategies, and progress check-ins. ○​ Students engage in creative expression through design, experimenting with textiles and fashion sketches or prototypes. ○​ Teachers provide color theory mini-lessons, fabric swatch exploration, and technique demonstrations. ○​ Students investigate eco-friendly design solutions such as renewable materials, energy-efficient layouts, and smart home tech, presenting their findings in digital reports or presentations. ○​ Teachers guide with research organizers, credible source evaluation, and rubrics for presentation quality. ○​ Students utilize digital tools (e.g., VR or AR platforms) to design and explore three-dimensional spaces, adjusting layouts and features in real time. ○​ Teachers introduce design software tutorials, VR walkthrough demonstrations, and peer showcase sessions.

●​ Plan and execute the redecorating of a room

●​ Design clothing, accessories, or textiles

●​ Explore sustainable/green design for housing

●​ Use virtual reality tools

Career Exploration: ●​ Job shadow or interview professionals

○​ Students participate in job shadowing or conduct structured interviews with professionals, guided by pre-written questions and a reflection assignment. ○​ Teachers support by modeling interview techniques, providing career exploration worksheets, and leading post-activity discussions.

●​ Research education paths and certifications

○​ Students conduct independent or group research