Prerequisites:	None
Grades:	11-12
Credit:	One semester, one (1) credit
Descriptions:
	Addresses selecting and planning living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, maintenance, and aesthetic factors. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family values.
Topics:
	Evaluation of housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and ownership options; managing resources to provide shelter for individuals and families, including financing options and tax considerations; contemporary housing issues, including homelessness; environmental and energy issues; impacts of technology; housing to meet special needs; elements and principles of design related to interiors, housing and architecture; blueprinting and floor planning skills; creating functional, safe and aesthetic spaces; historical aspects and contemporary trends in housing, interiors, furniture, and appliances; explorations of housing related careers.