Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

• The student will identify what makes a house a home.
• The student will know and understand the elements of design.
• The student will know and understand the principles of design.
• The student will apply knowledge of managing finances in housing decisions.
• The student will know and identify furniture styles.
• The student will understand criteria in selecting quality furniture.
• The student will identify housing styles.
• The student will distinguish appropriate type, use, design and background materials.
• The student will identify window designs and their application in housing construction.
• The student will choose appropriate window treatments.
• The student will choose appropriate wall treatments such as paint, wallpaper, faux finishing.
• The student will arrange furniture in a functional and attractive form.
• The student will understand different forms of lighting and their application.
• The student will select and arrange appropriate accessories in keeping with space, form and decor.
• The student will be able to design an effective, functional kitchen.
• The student will read a floor plan and understand its symbols.
• The student will understand the home purchasing process and the financing options.
• The student will research and identify careers in housing and interior design.
• The student will apply design principles in designing an interior living space.

Instructional resources used for this curriculum:

Copyright 2003, Goodheart-Wilcox Publishing
Housing Decisions

Copyright 2002, Glencoe/McGraw Hill
Homes Today and Tomorrow