Lesson Plan Abigail Kenny Day: Monday, March 31, 2014 Grade Level: 9-10th Course Title: FCSI

Broad Concept: Housing Sub-concept/Topic: Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

Nebraska Standards 1.6.2 Students will assess the impact of housing choices on families and communities. National Standards 11.6.2 Assess clients community, family, and financial resources needed to achieve housing and interior design goals. 11.6.4 Critique design plans to address clients needs, goals, and resources. Resources and Materials Needed Notebook Check #4 Lewis, E. L., & Turner, C. S. (2006). Housing decisions. Tinley Park, IL: The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. Chapter 1: Housing and Human Needs Lewis, E. L. (2006). Housing decisions: teachers resource guide. Tinley Park, IL: The GoodheartWilcox Company, Inc. Who Lives In Your Home survey, p. 55 Lazok, C. D., & Lewis, E. L. (2006). Housing decisions: student activity guide. Tinley Park, IL: The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. Human Needs worksheet (Maslows Hierarchy Notes), p. 7 Prezi on Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, created by instructor, Retrieved from: http://prezi.com/z4cq6mfuzgh9/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/

Rationale

As human, we all have needs. This lesson is the first of a week-long unit focused on interior designs for homes. How do interior design and human needs relate? Obviously, shelter is one of our most basic, physical needs. Yet, there is more to designing a living space then just creating a shelter, not to mention, we have other needs as well. For example, if we have a house, but no way to lock the doors, according to Maslows hierarchy of needs, we may never make it past the second levelsecurity. Our house may only meet our physical needs, but since it does not meet security needs, we wont be able to move towards our love & acceptance or esteem needs. Instead, we will be focused on the fact that we feel unsafe in our home. Also, if designing a home, one must consider a number of factors. Is there an elderly parent who lives with the family? What is their need? Is the home wheel-chair accessible? Is there a bedroom on the main floor? Not only are these considerations vital to creating or designing a home, but they are extremely important when choosing a house for yourself and family. Without this information, students may not be fully informed on necessary considerations when choosing housing.

In this lesson, we will be exploring needs by studying Maslows Hierarchy of needs. Later this week, we will be looking at important factors to consider when choosing housing, so that our housing does in fact meet our needs. Students will finish the week with a basic understanding of their needs, which can be applicable to all areas of life, as well as a look into different factors that may affect the decision making process.
Daily Objective I will be able to explain how our housing and needs relate. Set (10 minutes) Today we will be starting our unit on housing and human needs. It will only be a week long. First off, I will be passing out your Notebook Check #4, as well as your first few items on your check. Since we will not be using your textbook for this unit, the first item I will pass out is the corresponding chapter which this lesson is based on. Today you will also get the vocabulary and Maslows Hierarchy notes. For those of you who will be going to the media center, you will need to use the textbook packet to fill out the Maslows Hierarchy notes and the definitions for the first 7 vocabulary words. If you will be going to the media center, you may leave now. [Students without video permission forms will leave.] Before we dive into the lesson, I will be passing out a brief survey on your home, who lives in it, and your familys values. You may complete this anonymously. I will be compiling your results and sharing them in class on Wednesday. Supporting Material: Notebook Check #4 Supporting Material: Textbook Chapter 1 Supporting Material: Maslows Hierarchy notes, SAG p. 7 Supporting Material: Who Lives In Your Home survey, TRG p. 55 Activity #1 (23 minutes)Housing and Maslows Hierarchy Prezi To start this chapter off, well be looking at human needs. A typical model studied is Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. Well take a look at this, then apply it to housing specifically. Then tomorrow, well look at a few other housing needs outside of Maslows realm. Ill be handing out a worksheet for you to use to take notes on. Supporting Material: Prezi on Maslows Hierarchy, http://prezi.com/z4cq6mfuzgh9/maslowshierarchy-of-needs/ Supporting Material: Maslows Hierarchy Notes, SAG p. 7 Guiding Questions What are some examples of injustice? What are ways were shown love and acceptance? What are some achievements youve made? How do we respect ourselves?

Transition (2 minutes) Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is an important model to know. We must be able to meet each level to move up to the next. It can be applied to a number of areas such as housing, the workplace, or just simple human behavior. Activity #2 (10 minutes)

For a better understanding of the key terms, Im now going to have you grab your textbook packet and define the first seven vocabulary words. You will be tested over the terms at the end of the week, so its important that you understand them. If you have any questions or need help understanding them, this is the perfect time to ask. You may work with a partner or listen to music if you have headphones in during worktime. Housing Near environment Needs Physical needs Psychological needs Self-esteem Self-actualization Supporting Material: Vocabulary worksheet Guiding Questions Which of these terms are new to you? Did any of the definitions make you think about the word in a new way? Why would it be important for you to learn about needs? How do human needs have an impact on interior design? Conclusion (5 minutes) Today we gained a very basic understanding of human needs in regards to Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. Housing is an important when it comes to meeting these needs, not only because it provides a very basic need of shelter, but because it also provides individuals with means to work their way to the top and gain self-actualization. Discussion Questions What other types of situations can Maslows hierarchy be applied to? Where are do most people sit on the hierarchy? Is it normal for people to be at the top? Are people usually in the self-actualization stage? How do you think people move one way on the hierarchy? How do they move up and down? Why is it important to learn about Maslows hierarchy? How might Maslows hierarchy and needs impact the rest of our semester?