1. Diane Leitheiser
Amy Thompson

2. Introduction/Summary
Most people have an ideal bedroom in
which they would love to sleep. This
assignment allows you to use your
creativity in rearranging your current room,
as well as creating the room of your
dreams. However, you will need to take
mathematical and FACS related concepts
into consideration.
 This project is authentic because it uses a
real life situation as a learning activity, as
well as extending the concept into
exploring possibilities.
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3. Task
Students will use math and FACS
concepts to create and design a living
space using classroom resources,
informational websites, and an online
designing tool.
 www.floorplanner.com
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4. Example Floor Plan

5. Process
In Math class, students will participate in
lessons concerning measurement, area, and
precision
 In FACS class, students will participate in
lessons concerning floor plan layouts, color
choices, and budget
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6. Process
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Take measurements of your current
bedroom.
 Perimeter, dimensions of windows, doors,
closets, and furniture using the customary
system to the nearest inch.
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Create a floor plan for your current room
using the website.
www.floorplanner.com
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Print your floor plan.

7. Process
Since you WILL repaint your room, find
the surface area of the walls in your
room in order to purchase paint for your
redecoration.
 Explore Walmart.com and Target.com to
shop for furniture and accessories.
Create a Word Document with your wish
list.
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 Detail your list with the item’s name,
dimensions, color, and cost.

8. Process
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After creating a representation of your
current room, rearrange your room to
your own preference. You have a
decorating budget of $500.
 Take into account design principles in the
creation of your new floor plan.
 Create a shopping and budget list for any
new supplies you would like to purchase for
your new living space
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Print your floor plan.

9. Process
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After you have completed the new
arrangement of your current room,
create the ROOM OF YOUR DREAMS!
 Room dimensions must be less than 20ft by
20ft
 At minimum, rooms must include
○ Door, window, bed, dresser, desk.
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Print your floor plan.

10. Materials and Technologies
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www.floorplanner.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXxhZFziESY
www.bigideasmath.com
http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-Bedroom-Furniture
https://www.pinterest.com/instyleindulge/principles-and-elements-ofinterior-design/
www.walmart.com
www.target.com
Microsoft Word
In this lesson, the teacher’s role is a
Computer
facilitator and resource tool. The
Tape measure
learning experience is student driven.
Calculator
Math Text Book
FACS Text Book

11. Standards
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Math
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FACS
 CCSS.Math.Content.7.
 ID3.1 Apply the
G.A.1
 CCSS.Math.Content.7.
G.B.4
principles and elements
of design to interior
space
 ID3.2 Apply space
planning guidelines
 ID3.4 Demonstrate
skills necessary (i.e.,
measuring, estimating,
and pricing) for
selection of interior
furnishings and
products

12. Standards
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ITSE
 1.Creativity and Innovation
 3.Research and Information Fluency
 4.Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision
Making
 6.Technology Operations and Concepts

13. Assessment
Students will be evaluated on their
finished floor plans (3 plans)
 Students will be evaluate on their
calculations for dimension, paint
supplies, and flow of furniture.
 Student budgets will be assessed for
accuracy.
 Student’s dream rooms will be evaluated
for creativity.
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