Family & Consumer Sciences A

projects on postsecondary programs, certifications, and credentials for various design professions. ○​ Teachers provide career cluster exploration tools, digital research scaffolds, and presentation rubrics for sharing findings. ●​ Explore related fields ( Landscape Design, Set Design, Visual Merchandising) ○​ Students investigate lesser-known design fields by creating comparison charts, career posters, or multimedia presentations highlighting responsibilities, required skills, and industry outlook. ○​ Teachers incorporate guest speaker panels, career videos, or interactive career exploration platforms. Cultural Studies: ●​ Analyze how different cultures ○​ Students engage in visual analysis of architecture and interiors from diverse cultures using photos, videos, and readings, identifying stylistic influences and cultural symbolism. ○​ Teachers guide with graphic organizers, guided comparison prompts, and gallery walks or virtual tours. ●​ Study housing traditions, materials, and floor plans ○​ Students research traditional housing types (e.g., yurts, adobe homes, longhouses) and create informational displays, posters, or digital slideshows explaining their function and materials. ○​ Teachers scaffold with research templates, regional housing maps, and comparative discussion activities.

●​ Investigate the cultural significance

○​ Students study color symbolism and traditional textile designs, then create visual mood boards, pattern recreations, or design projects that reflect specific cultural meanings. ○​ Teachers incorporate mini-lessons on color theory and cultural symbolism, artifact analysis, and peer critique protocols.

Technology Integration: ●​ Use CAD, 3D modeling, or interior design software

○​ Students receive direct instruction and guided practice in computer-aided design (CAD) and interior design platforms (e.g., SketchUp, Roomstyler). ○​ Teachers model software tools via step-by-step tutorials, provide scaffolded design challenges, and assess through rubrics focused on accuracy and creativity.