review 13.01-13.02 teen living analyze how families and individuals manage living space
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Review 13.01-13.02Review 13.01-13.02Teen Living
Analyze how families and individuals manage living space
Personal SpacePersonal Space
The space which everyone needs for him/herself and his/her belongings
Too many people living in a small home means not enough private space
Furniture arrangement can create a sense of personal space in a shared room
Shared SpaceShared Space
Family space is shared when it is used by more than one person
The best way to manage shared space is to plan a schedule for use
Living space is invaded when a family member enters or searches another persons space
Sharing a room can teach shared responsibility which helps in other relationships
Space OrganizationSpace Organization
The key to organizing space is to group like items together
A good first step is to organize the items in a room, then find containers to store them in
Efficient storage keeps frequently used items easily accessible
Scaled Floor PlansScaled Floor Plans
When drawing a scaled floor plan, remember to use the same scale for furniture and the room
Scaled floor plans can help arrangement of furniture
Large pieces of furniture should be arranged first
Traffic PatternTraffic Pattern
Traffic pattern is the path that people walk through a room
Ideally people do not have to weave in and out around the furniture in a room or have a tight squeeze between furniture
Fire SafetyFire Safety
Plan and practice TWO escape routes in case of a fire
If a person catches on fire, they should Stop, Drop, and Roll
Smoke detectors should be placed at each level of the home
Home SafetyHome Safety
Falling is the most common cause of fatal home accidents
Medicines and poisons should be kept out of reach of children, behind locked doors
Most home poisonings involve young children
Poisonous items should be kept in original containers
Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety
To avoid electrical shock, unplug electrical appliances before cleaning them
Make sure hands are dry when using electrical appliances
Cords that are cut &/or have exposed wires should be replaced before use
Home SecurityHome Security
Security systems call local emergency numbers if a burglar tries to enter the house
Special monitors in the hallways and lobby can help people that live in apartments feel safe from break-ins