2.3 Design Concepts
This is a 60-minute lesson plan (Unit 2: Skills, Lesson Three) from the National FFA Organization that teaches the six principles of landscape design—balance, focalization of interest, simplicity, rhythm and line, proportion, and unity. Through a PowerPoint lecture, a notes sheet, and a reflection activity, students learn to define design principles, illustrate how they are applied, and create their own landscape design for their home or school.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define the six different design principles used in landscape design.
- Illustrate how these design concepts are used.
- Compare and contrast different landscapes and discuss how they can be improved.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- "Nursery/Landscape Design Concepts" PowerPoint
- "Design Concepts" notes sheet, one copy per student
- "Landscape Design" worksheet, one copy per student
- Internet and printer access to print plants for reflection activity
- Glue or tape
- Better Homes and Gardens "Plan-a-Garden," http://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/nature-lovers/welcome-to-plan-a-garden/
- National FFA Quizlet, https://quizlet.com/216329970/nurserylandscape-design-concepts-flash-cards/
- Resources
- Ingels, J. (2009). Landscaping: principles and practices (7th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Thomson/Delmar Learning.
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
AFNR Performance Element
- PS.04Apply principles of design in plant systems to enhance an environment (e.g., floral, forest, landscape and farm).
Common Career Technical Core
- AG-PL4Apply principles of design in plant systems to enhance an environment (e.g., floral, forest, landscape and farm).
Common Core – Math Practices
- CCSS.MP5Use appropriate tools strategically.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-NDecision Making: Analyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-CVision: Visualize the future and how to get there.
NASDCTEc
- AGPB01.04Exercise elements of design common to professionals in plant systems to enhance an environment for a variety of purposes (e.g., floral, forest, landscape, farm).