No Leader at this time. You have the opportunity to develop and carry out this project based on your initiative and what holds your interest. Curriculum will be provided for guidance.
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The Home Environment project gives you an opportunity to examine space, both inside and out. You can study space planning and design, building materials, finishing materials, antique items and how to make wise decisions.
Suggested guidelines:
- Complete one or more activities from any of the six areas listed.
- Share something learned in the project with others: parents, leaders and friends
- Evaluate the activity chosen - what was learned?
HOME ENVIRONMENT - 1510
DESIGNING MY SPACE
s Design a room for someone in a wheelchair
s Design a piece of furniture
s Make a wooden puzzle
s Throw a clay pot
s Make a porch or patio
s Design a sound system
s And others in the member's book
SETTING THE STAGE
You'll learn what things affect atmosphere...color, lighting, finishes, furnishings, accessories and storage.
s Hang wall paper
s Finish or refinish a piece of furniture
s Make a lamp and shade
s Make curtains for a room
s Braid or hook a space rug
s Select light fixtures or lamps
s And other in the member's book
IT'S MADE FROM WHAT?
Learn more about the materials used in and around the home.
s Make a picture or wall hanging
s Make paper
s Make a stitchery project
s Make a calendar
s Select, spin, wash and hang wool to display
s And others in the member's book
IT COULD LAST FOREVER
Learn about restoration, preservation and maintenance.
s Renovate anything old
s Make a photo display of old houses
s Trace the history of an item in your home
s Paint the outside of your home
s Construct a quilt for a bed
s And others in the member's book
LET'S GO SHOPPING
You'll learn decision making in selecting and pricing.
s Compare prices of wallpapers
s Compare qualities and costs of windows and glass
s Select ceramic tile or clay counter top or wall
s Select cookware, microwave or flatware
s And others in the member's book Double-Ups
Activities related to other project areas: woodworking, horticulture, energy, electricity, consumer living skills. Use the activity for other projects if desire.
Material:
M Inside/Outside, All Around the Home, Member's Book, 5258, $1.50
L Inside/Outside, All Around the Home, Leader/Parent Book, 5259, $2.50
INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1599
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