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Arranging Interior Spaces

Eight class periods.

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.1, 5.2, and 7.1

Content:

Identify factors influencing the planning of interior spaces and evaluate an interior space.  List multiple functions and extensions of interior spaces.  Explain considerations useful in conserving energy.  List and apply options for organizing storage areas.  Distinguish among kitchen layouts.   List methods of separating interior spaces.  State guidelines for planning traffic patterns.  Arrange a living area.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Application and Curriculum Activities; Job Shadowing Chart; Internet Web Sites; Presentation Board; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Guest Speaker; Job Shadowing; Teacher Presentations; Internet Web Sites; Magazines

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Designing Interior Backgrounds

Seven class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.1, 5.2, and 7.1

Content:

Explain the importance of backgrounds, the considerations for selecting them and their functions.  Distinguish among types of wall treatments and explain the characteristics of each.  Match types of floor treatments to their descriptions.  Identify window designs and the types of window treatments.  State options for working with ceilings.  Estimate wall paint and measure for window treatments.  Compare the costs of background features. 

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Background Analysis; Application Activities; Presentation Board; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Computer Applications; Internet Web Sites;

Hands on Activities; Teacher Presentation; Magazines

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Evaluating Housing Alternatives

Twelve class periods.

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.2, 7.1, and 7.2

Content:

Investigate housing alternatives including the advantages and disadvantages of each type.  List responsibilities of a home and sources of available housing information.  Interpret common abbreviations used in housing advertisements.  Arrange the steps to buy a house in order.  Calculate a budget for housing including utility fees and deposits.  Investigate community services and regulations.  Study common lease provisions and interpret a lease.  Arrange in order the steps in leasing a house or apartment.  List points to inspect when choosing housing and inspect a house, apartment or home.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Evaluation of Types of Housing and Housing Advertisements; Curriculum Activities; Housing Budget; Interpret a Lease; House, Apartment or Home Inspection Form; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; The Tulsa World; Free Local Housing Availability Publications; Internet Web Sites; Teacher Presentation

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Exploring Careers in Housing and Home Furnishings

Five class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4

Content:

Identify career opportunities in housing and home furnishings.  Select from a list steps in making career decisions.  List sources for career information.  List resources needed by an entrepreneur.  Summarize personal interests.  Compare career opportunities.  Develop a personal career plan.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Application Activities; Interest Inventory; Career Opportunity Comparisons; Personal Career Plan; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; OKCIS; Internet Web Sites; Teacher Presentations 

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Financing Housing Alternatives

Twelve class periods.

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 7.1, and 7.2

Content:

List factors affecting the cost of and the ability to pay for housing.  Distinguish between the standard closing costs of a homebuyer and a home seller.  Examine mortgage loans and lenders.  Compute monthly and yearly mortgage payments. Investigate homeowners and renters insurance.  Create a housing budget based on guidelines for estimating a budget for housing.  Discuss the impact of the economy on housing construction and costs. 

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Internet Research Report; Curriculum Activities; Monthly/Yearly Mortgage Payments Scenario; Guest Speaker Report; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Guest Speaker; Teacher Presentation; Internet Web Sites

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Applying Elements and Principles of Interior Design

Fifteen class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1 and 5.1

Content:

Identify the elements of design and investigate the effects of each design element.

Describe the effects of color and color schemes.  Distinguish among the principles of design and understand methods of achieving them.  Relate color, elements of design and principles of design in application activities.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Notes; Curriculum Activities; Color Application Activity; Design Elements Application Activity; Principles of Design Application Activity; Begin Presentation Board; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Internet Web Sites; Teacher Presentations; Example Books; Magazines

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Practice Positive Leadership Skills

Three class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3

Discuss the FCCLA student organization.  Research the job description of each officer.  Learn the basics of the FCCLA organization such as the motto, the color, flower, inception, etc.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest/Test

Conduct a mock election.

Conduct a mock FCCLA meeting.

Suggested Resources:

FCCLA CD

FCCLA Web Site

Power Point Presentation

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Planning For Safety and Security

Four class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.2, and 7.1

Content:

List common safety and security concerns related to housing.  Name methods for childproofing a home.  Answer questions about preventing home accidents.  Identify the location for smoke detectors for minimum safety.  Match the basic classes of fires to examples of each class and plan primary and secondary escape routes.  Practice the basic steps when using a fire extinguisher.  List ways to improve home security.  Evaluate home safety and security. 

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Notes; Class Discussion; Application Activities; Fire Escape Plan; Fire extinguisher Practice; Home Safety and Security Evaluation;

Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Teacher Presentations/Demonstrations; Internet Web Sites

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Planning Living Space for Human Needs

Eight class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.2, and 7.1

Content:

Compare/contrast factors involved in determining space needs in housing.  Identify lifestyle and life cycle characteristics influence housing needs.  Discuss factors impacting housing trends.  Compare past, present and future housing.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Assignments; Activities; Notes; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Teacher Presentation; Class Discussion; Internet Web Sites

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Selecting Appliances

Five Class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.1

Content:

List features of and guidelines for selecting and purchasing appliances.  Interpret Energy Guide Labels.  Distinguish among and interpret seals of approval, warranties and guarantees.  Compare options for financing major appliances.  List product information to record or file for reference.  Write a letter of complaint.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Application Activities; Appliance Financing Options;

Appliance Comparison/Evaluation; Letter of Complaint; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Internet Web Sites; Computer Applications; Teacher Presentations; Study Trip

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Selecting Furniture and Accessories

Ten class periods

Standard & Benchmarks:

Housing and Home Furnishings 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, 7.1, and 7.2

Content:

List the functions of furniture and furniture alternatives.  Identify common furniture styles.  Select from a list guidelines for choosing and purchasing home furnishings.  Compare materials used in furniture construction.  Match terms used to evaluate wood and upholstered furniture.  Match upholstery fabric to their descriptions.  Compare quality features of case goods and upholstered furniture.  Select from a list the guidelines for choosing accessories and design a wall grouping.  Investigate multiple aspects of indoor lighting.  Evaluate a home lighting plan.  Determine the cost of furnishing a room.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Pretest, quizzes, Posttest; Application Activities; Curriculum Activities; Design a Wall Grouping; Home Lighting Plan Evaluation; Furnishings Cost Estimate; Presentation Board; Update Portfolio

Suggested Resources:

Textbooks Housing Decisions, Homes Today and Tomorrow; OKCATE Housing and Home Furnishings Curriculum; Computer Applications; Internet Web Sites; Teacher Presentation; Magazines

Pre-AP Extensions:

Standard 1: Practice positive leadership skills

 1.1

 Learn about FCCLA leadership opportunities.

 1.2

 Demonstrate knowledge of the FCCLA organization.

 1.3

 Describe the guidelines for conducting a successful meeting.

 Standard 2: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career

 2.2

 Discuss and experience the real world workplace.

2.3    

 Plan future study and experiences related to career choice

2.4    

 Investigate career opportunities based on personal skills, values and interests.

 Standard 2: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career

 2.1 

 Develop a career portfolio

Standard 5: Demonstrate knowledge and skills for selecting and caring for living/work spaces

 5.1

 Apply the principles of design.

 5.2

 Define and analyze personal living spaces

 5.3

 Relate visual arts to enhanced living environments.

 5.4

 Evaluate home furnishings and appliances.

Standard 7: Make responsible consumer choices

 7.1

 Develop knowledge of consumer issues.

 7.2

 Demonstrate ability to manage personal income.