What are some different types of homes and who might live in them?
• In groups, have students build a home from materials. Consider providing different groups with different materials that might put constraints on them to resemble the constraints of economics, careers, and lifestyles. • Ask students to describe the type of people who live in the home they created. Describe the environment within which the home was built (country, city, beach, mountains, plains), and why the design of the home best suits the people’s needs and resources. • Discuss the differences and commonalties among each of the houses. Responses regarding commonalties should include: each has a roof, floor, and entrance, provides shelter and at least some privacy. Ask the students to explain some differences and commonalties among people. Discuss the reason for studying the differences and commonalties between both the houses and people. Tips for using The Home Zone to discuss building commonalties Go to Cool Stories: • Watch “Home Ownership,” which discusses the difference between
