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D3. Home Maintenance
D4. Career Opportunities in Housing
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
D2.3 analyse the interrelationship between the elements and principles of design, practical considerations, and the range of available products with respect to home-decorating decisions (e.g., how the size and shape of a room influence the type, style, and placement of furniture; how natural light may influence decisions about wall colour, window coverings, lighting; how the function of a room affects decisions about flooring, furniture materials, decoration; how the availability of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products may influence design decisions; how the size and purpose of a yard and the amount of sun and shade affect landscaping decisions)
Teacher prompts: “When redecorating your bedroom, why do you have to consider the room’s size and shape?” “What furniture size and styles best suit a small loft apartment? Why?” “How can you make your kitchen both functional and aesthetically pleasing?”
D2.4 describe the criteria involved in selecting home furnishings, equipment, and appliances (e.g., product reputation, durability, function, safety, cost, maintenance, energy efficiency, design, aesthetic appeal)
Teacher prompt: “If you were furnishing your first apartment, what factors would you con­ sider most important? Why? In what areas might you have to compromise? Why?”
D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of skills, technologies, and techniques that can be used to inexpensively enhance personal spaces
(e.g., with reference to creating their own household accessories or home décor items; doing their own floor or wall tiling, painting, wall papering, gardening; reupholstering or refinishing furniture; building shelving or other storage, decks, fences; ways of reusing or repurposing building materials; shopping in used housewares stores; using computer software applications to help them make design decisions)
By the end of this course, students will:
D3.1 describe proper home maintenance, including preventive maintenance (e.g., maintaining the roof, servicing the furnace/air conditioner, cleaning and repairing the eaves, shutting off water to outdoor taps in the fall, painting or staining exterior wood, tuckpointing masonry, cleaning ducts, replacing chipped caulking, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors)
D3.2 describe strategies for maintaining a healthy home environment (e.g., limiting use of household chemicals or choosing environmentally responsible
products; using proper waste disposal and recycling procedures; using safe and appropriate pest control; using exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom; cleaning, vacuuming, and dusting regularly; mopping up spills and fixing leaks promptly; replacing furnace/ humidifier filters)
D3.3 identify household hazards and outline related safety precautions (e.g., installing a home security system, childproofing cupboards, storing toxic or flammable substances safely or avoiding their use altogether, removing snow and ice, ensuring fire extinguishers are in working order, installing and regularly checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, avoiding overloading electrical outlets, cleaning dryer ducts)
D3.4 identify household repairs that can generally be done by the occupant of the home (e.g., replac­ ing a toilet seat, cupboard handles, furnace filters) and those that require a professional (e.g., replac­ ing electrical wiring, duct cleaning, plumbing)
D3.5 explain the possible impact of failing to properly maintain and repair a home (e.g., water damage and mould from leaky pipes and/or roof or from clogged eavestroughs; structural instability from cracks in the foundation; air leaks from windows or doors that are not properly hung, caulked, and/or weather stripped; fire hazards associated with old wiring; increased energy use associated with poorly insulated spaces)
Teacher prompts: “What would happen if miss­ ing roof shingles were not promptly replaced?” “Why is it important to properly caulk a bathtub/shower?”
By the end of this course, students will:
D4.1 identify and describe career opportunities related to housing and home design/mainte­ nance (e.g., realtor, lawyer, mortgage officer, land­ lord, developer, property manager, social housing coordinator, home inspector, home stager, designer, decorator, painter, wallpaper hanger, insurance professional, architect, colour specialist, kitchen planner, landscape architect, electrician, plumber, space planner, storage organizer)
Teacher prompt: “What types of professionals are involved in the development, design, construction, and purchase of a new home? Which are involved in home maintenance?”
D4.2 describe the educational pathways most appropriate for various careers related to housing and home design/maintenance
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