Quarter 4

Essential Questions:

How to plan satisfying interior backgrounds.

What factors have influenced changes in furniture design?

How can you choose attractive, useful, and durable furniture for the available space, within a budget?

Why can kitchens and bathrooms be the most interesting and challenging spaces to design?

What must be considered when choosing both major and small appliances?

What is the role of storage space in today's world?

How can lighting emphasize the best features of a room and contribute to comfort and safety?

How can regular cleaning and maintenance schedules help keep your home clean and attractive both inside and out?

National Standards:

HIF1.c.4m: Research the differences between floor coverings, wall coverings, textiles, window treatments, furniture, lighting fixtures, and equipment.

HIF1.e: Analyze influences on trends and influences in housing and interior design goods.

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Compare floor treatments.

Describe wall materials and wall treatments.

What are the characteristics of various window styles and treatments.

Evaluate what factors have influences changes in furniture design?

Determine how to choose attractive, useful, durable furniture for the available space within a budget.

Identify why kitchens and bathrooms may be the most interesting and most challenging spaces to design.

Analyze wht must be considered when choosing both major and small applicances.

Evaluate storage needs and space .

Explain the function of different types of lighting.

Suggest ways to use accessories to personalize a home.

Explain the importance of preventive maintenance.

Analyze the role of technology in home construction.l

Give examples of ways outdoor living areas can expand living space.

Explain how personal characteristics relate to career decisions.