Housing
½ Credit Course Continuum of Skills
Grades 9-12
Homes Today and Tomorrow
This continuum is to be used as a MINIMUM guideline for compliance with local content standards and State standards; however, teachers may want to supplement this information as long as all local and State standards from the following pages are completely met by the end of the thirty-sixweek course. The teaching schedule must be followed in order. This continuum of skills is used as a documentation source for coverage of the State required content standards. A copy of this continuum of skills must be attached to your lesson plan book so that you can enter dates as the standards are taught. (Local Board Policy IKI)
STATE / LOCAL /CONTENT STANDARDS
/ TEXT MATERIAL /DOCUMENTATION DATES
12
3 / X
X
X / Weeks 1-2 -Housing Acquisition
Describe housing needs of individuals and families across the life span.
Compare factors that influence the options and selection of housing.
Examples:needs and wants, location, safety and security, energy efficiency, aesthetic preference, mobility, maintenance, zoning laws, trends, cost, income, architectural styles, floor plan
Determine procedures for acquiring housing, including interpreting legal agreements in real estate transactions, analyzing financing options, and comparing advantages and disadvantages of renting and owning a home. / Ch. 1
Ch. 7
Ch. 9, 10
4
5
7 / X
X
X / Weeks 3-6 Architecture and Planning
Interpret building construction terms, local codes, and symbols used in the planning and construction of housing.
Identify architectural styles of houses throughout history.
Design floor plans to meet individual and family needs across the life span. / Ch.23
Ch. 5,6
Ch. 12,18
9 / X / Weeks 7-11 Backgrounds and Furnishings
Apply elements and principles of design when making decisions about the exterior and interior of the home, including use of the color wheel. / Ch.15,16,17
STATE / LOCAL /
CONTENT STANDARDS
/ TEXT MATERIAL /DOCUMENTATION DATES
1112 / X
X / Critique the quality of furniture and equipment based on price, material, workmanship, construction details, and style.
Evaluate background treatments for the interior of the home, including basic textiles, floor and wall coverings, window styles and treatments, and various forms of lighting. / Ch.20, 21,23
Ch.19,20,21
13 / X / Weeks 12-14Maintenance and Safety
Describe home maintenance techniques and benefits of each. / Ch.26
18 / X / Weeks 15-18Planning Space
Critique aspects of a well-designed house, including elements of a functional kitchen, bath, and home office.
Examples:cabinet layout, countertops
- Interpreting drawings and computer-aided design
- Explaining technological advances in home designs
- Identifying ecological advances in home design
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