Middle School: Intro to Interior Design

Lesson Topic:

Interior Design introduction & vocabulary

Lesson Description:

Introduction to the interior design career field (definition) and basic vocabulary to support the definition.

Learning Goals/Outcomes:

Define basic interior design vocabulary

Nebraska Standards:

Teacher Planning:

Equipment/Materials Needed:

Teacher: Presentation capabilities (projector, computer, speakers), Google Slides (interior design basics), Youtube 

Students: Graph paper (1 per person), writing utensil, personal/school device

Time Required for Lesson:

1 (50 minute) class period 

Lab Set-up:

None

Technology Use:

__x__ YES               _____NO

Instructional Plan:

Anticipatory Set/Pre-Activity:

Gallery walk of interior design projects: set out past State and NLC projects, projects from Interior Design students and teacher projects currently being worked on. Have students look at projects and make a list of 5-10 key words/ideas they gather from the projects. Set the lists aside to go over at the end of the vocab presentation. Discuss lists at needed.

Benefits/Explanation/Career Readiness Standards:

5. Uses critical thinking

6. Demonstrates innovation and creativity

9. Utilizes technology

Activities (i.e. instructions, lesson, lab or project):

WATCH AND DISCUSS: 

What is Interior Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmZytd3jBx8&feature=youtu.be

A Day In the Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgnNaU0oDXM&feature=youtu.be 

PRESENTATION/NOTES:

Present the Interior Design: The Basics (Vocab) presentation. To take notes: Students should fold a regular piece of graph paper in half long wise and half short wise. Instruct students to list the vocab word somewhere in the block to define the word and then finally to draw a representation of the word.

Closure: Kahoot review for quiz next class period. Encourage students to study their notes. 

Assessment :

(Formative/Summative) https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=4970c126-a333-4072-bba5-3ce33ce39c38

Supplemental Information:

Modifications:

Partial note outlines, full copies of presentation. 

Safety Precautions:

None.

Comments (adaptations for various grades/ages, teaching styles, etc.)

Review the Vocab Kahoot and take the Interior Design Vocab QUIZ on Day 2.

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