Monday, November 30, 2009

Lesson 55-Colors

Properties of Color:
1.Primary color-original colors Red,Yellow & Blue.
2.Secondary color-combination of 2 primary colors results are Orange,Violet & Green.
3.Intermediate/Tertiary color-combination of primary & secondary colors such as:Yellow orange,Yellow Green,Blue Green,Blue Violet,Red Violet,Red Orange.
Dimension of Colors:
1.Hue-name of a color & the position of the color in the color wheel.
2. Color Wheel-colors of the visible spectrum made up of primary & other color combinations.
3. Intensity of colors-degree of brightness & dullness of a color.
Ex. Scarlet red(intense red)
Old rose(little redness)
Pink(Diluted red)
4. Value of color-degree of lightness & darkness of a color.
Ex. Maroon(dark red)
Pink(light red)
Warm colors-are advancing colors because they appear nearer to you.They resemble the color of fire & sun.(red,yellow & orange)
Cool colors-are receding colors.They resemble the color of oceans,rice fields,sky & other things of nature.(blue,violet & green)
Color Harmonies:
1)Related color Harmonies-colors near eachother in the color wheel.
A.Monochromatic color harmony-uses 1 color with different values & intensity.
Ex. Dark blue,medium blue,light blue.
B.Analogous-made up of 2 or more colors near eachother the color wheel.
Ex. red,red orange,red violet.
2)Contrasting color Harmonies-colors situated far from eachother in the color wheel.
A.Complimentary colors-2 colors opposite eachother in the color wheel.
Ex. red & green
B.Split complimentary-1 primary color & 2 intermediate colors.
Ex. red,blue green & yellow green
C.Triad-3 colors that form equilateral triangle in the color wheel.
Ex. orange,green,& violet
D.Accented neutral-gray,black,brown,cream & other bright colors are used as an accent.

Lesson 54-Elements of Arts

A.Line-a long,thin stroke on a surface.It creates beauty & provides a sense of directions,movements & convey feelings & emotions.
a)Vertical lines-suggest height & dignity.
b)Horizontal lines-feelings of security,stability,calmness & repose.
c)Diagonal lines-suggest actions & movements.
d)Curve lines-suggest rhythm & grace.
B.Form & Space-form is a line with 3 dimensions such as depth,shape & weight.Form is the line-
which enclosed a space. The space depended It can be rough,smooth,dull or shiny.
C.Texture-surface feels of an object.It can be rough,smooth,dull or shiny.
D.Colors-main key to any decorations.It gives life to a room.

Lesson 53-Solution to Housing Problems

1. Built-in Cabinets.
2. Double Purpose Furnitures.
3. Curtains & Dividers are used to make additional rooms.
4. Putting up Grills on windows for safety & security.
5. Personal hygiene & sanitation to make our body healthy.
6. Proper disposal of garbage & waste materials.
7. Application of the Principles of Design.
8. Knowledge about Family Planning.
9. Cleanliness & Orderliness of the home & surroundings.
10.Government agencies help solve the problems of housing such as:
a.NHA-National Housing Authority-assist all problems about housing.
b.GSIS-Government Service Insurance System-gives housing loans to government employees.
c.SSS-Social Security System-gives housing loans to private employees.
d.DOH-Department of Health-takes charge of the health condition of the people.
e.DepEd-Department of Education-gives informations about Family Planning.
f.PAG-IBIG-Pagtutulungan,Ikaw,Bangko,Industriya,at Gobyerno-extends houding loans both to government & private employees.

Lesson 52- Causes & Effects of Housing Problems

1. Migration-people in the provinces keep on coming to the cities.
2. Industrialization-modernization.
3. Poverty due to Unemployment-cost of housing rentals & construction materials are so high,families usually end up in squatters area.
4. Laziness-contented in building shacks made up of lighter materials.
5. Lask of knowledge about Family Planning-increasing population.

Lesson 51-Housing Problems

1. Lack of space to build houses.
2. Overcrowding/congestion.
3. Increase in numbers of squatters.
4. Inadequate water & electricity supplies.
5. Lack of space provided for physical needs of the family.
6.Poor lighting & ventilation.
7. Poor quality but high cost of construction materials used.
8. High cost of house rentals.
9. Lack of furnitures & furnishings.

Problems related to Housing:
1. Population Explosion-population increases rapidly in cities & municipalities.
2. Pollution-more people,more houses & more garbages are produced.
3. Poor health & Sanitation-widespread of communicable diseases.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Lesson 50-Kinds of Houses

1. Nipa hut-temporary house made of bamboo & nipa leaves.
2. Bungalow-1 storied house with low-pitched roof.
3. Duplex-single-structure divided for 2 houses under 1 roof.
4. Apartment-a building containing separate residential units.
5. Condominium-individual ownership of a unit in a multi-unit building.
6. Townhouse-or a row house;usually a single family house of 2 or 3 stories connected by a common side wall.
7. Split-Level-a house divided vertically so that the floor level of 1 room is midway between 2 successive stories in an adjacent part.
8. 2-Storey House-consisting of 2 floor levels.
9. Mansion-a large imposing residential structure.

Lesson 49-Adequate Housing

Functions of a House:
1. A place where love,joy,& sorrow are shared.
2. Serves as training ground for younger children.
3. A place for shelter & protection.
4. A place where we can sleep,eat,take a bath & do other daily activities.
5. A place for privacy & security.
6. A place where we find peacefulness & rest.
7. A place for comfort & convenience.
The Difference between a House & a Home:
1. House-a building where one lives.
-physical structure.
-a shelter to live in.
2. Home-also a shelter but they create a home when people lives harmoniously.
Requirements of an adequate House:
1.Adequate water supply.
2. Enough electrical supply.
3. Well maintained rooms.
4. Comfortable furnitures & furnishings.
5. Good drainage system.
6. Well built doors,floors,walls,roof,stairs & windows.

Lesson 48-Wholesome Family Recreational Activities

Recreational Activities-refreshes our strengths & spirits after work.

Wholesome-healthful.

Kinds:
1. Indoor Activities-done inside the house.
Ex.Cooking
Baking
Board games
Watching tv,dvd
Singing/playing musical instruments.
Reading stories
2. Outdoor Activities-done outside the house.
Ex.Picnic
Excursion
Window Shopping
Dinner in the restaurant
Ballroom Dancing
Swimming
Playing Volleyball
Jogging & playing tennis

Lesson 47-Unexpected Situations

1. Change of Residence-moving to another place.
2. Loss of Economic Support-lost of a family member who act as a breadwinner.
3. Natural Calamity-like earthquakes,floods,typhoons,fire,landslides that causes lost of lives & properties.
4. Illness in the family-a disease that needs long treatment & medication.
5. Overstay of Unexpected guests-conflicts arises because of it.
6. Death in the Family-no medicine for it.

Lesson 46-Key Qualities to Successful Family Life

1. Concern-doing something for the interest & welfare of others.
2. Cooperation-working together,helping one another.
3. Communication-talking & listening.
4. Consideration-kind treatment to members without expecting anything in return.
5. Obedience-submissive to person in authority.
6. Confidence-trust upon something.
7. Courtesy-polite behavior.
8. Respect-show high regards to older family members.
9. Loyalty-faithfulness devoted to family.
10.Companionship-enjoying eachother's company.
11.Cheerfulness-happiness.
12.Sense of Responsibility-able to do their duties without being told.
13.Love,Care & Affection-the greatest key factors to successful family life.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Lesson 45-Rights of Children

1. To be born,have a name & nationality.
2. To have a family who will provide Love,Care,& Understanding.
3. To live in a peaceful community & wholesome environment.
4. To have adequate food,proper clothing,adequate shelter,& other basic needs.
5. To obtain good education& develop their potentials.
6. To be given opportunities for play & leisure.
7. To be given protection against abuses,exploitation,neglect violence, & danger.
8. To be depended & given assistance by the government.
9. To be able to express their own views & opinions.

Lesson 44-Role of Family Members

Role-an act,a part or function played by someone.
Role of Father:
1. Head of the family.
2. Breadwinner.
3. Decision-maker.
4. Sets the rules & regulations to follow.
Role of Mother:
1. Supportive of the Father.
2. Cooked,cleans the house & takes good care of her children.
3. Acts as the wise manager of the family income.
4. First teacher of the children.
Role of Children:
1.Primary tasks is to show love & care to parents.
2. Extend your love also to your siblings.

lesson 43-Duties & Responsibilities of Children

1. Strive hard to live an upright & virtuous life.
2. Love,respect,& obey your parents & cooperate in the strengthening of your family.
3. Extend to your brothers & sisters your love,thoughtfulness & helpfulness.
4. Exert your utmost to develop your personalities in service in order to become an asset to yourself & to society.
5. Respect your elders & also the customs & traditions of your people.
6. Participate actively in civic affairs & in the promotion of the general welfare.

Lesson 42-Responsible Parenthood

Duties-responsibilities,obligations.
Duties & Responsibilities of Parents:
1. To provide children with love,affection,companionship & understanding.
2. To supervise their activities & recreations.
3. To give them moral guidance & religious instructions.
4. To teach their children the value of industry,thrift, & self-reliance.
5. To always set good examples.
6. To provide them with moral & adequate financial support.

Lesson 41-Desirable Filipino Family Values

1. Hospitality-we treat our guests like Kings & Queens.
2. Solidarity-attachment are strong.Our family are united by love,care,& affections.
3. Loyalty-valuing the good name & reputation of the family.
4. Respect-using words like "po" & "opo" & other hand gestures that show respect especially to the elders.
5. Integrity-uprightness of character.Showing dignity & honor.
6. Industry-hardworking.
7. Honesty-telling the truth.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Lesson 40-The Filipino Family

Family-a group of individual living under one roof.
Members of the Family:
1. Father or Husband
2. Mother or Wife
3. Children
4. Other Relatives
Types of Family:
A)According to Structural Organization
1. Conjugal-composed of Husband & Wife only.
2. Nuclear-composed of Husband,Wife & Children.
3. Extended-composed of Husband,Wife,Children & other relatives.
B)According to Family Pattern:
1. Authoritarian-ruled by one person.
a)Patriarchal-ruled by Father.
B)Matriarchal-ruled by Mother.
2. Permissive-every member of the family is free to make his/her own decision & there are no standing rules to follow.
3. Democratic-every member has their rights & responsibilities & children take part in decision-making.

Lesson 39-Setting-Up Goals

Goals-are what you want to be or what you want to achieve in the future.
Types of Goals:
1. Short Range Goals-those that you want to achieve soon.
Example: buy new pair of shoes or watch PBA Live
2. Long Range Goals-those that take longer time to achieve.
Example: to become a Millionaire or to go aroound the world

Lesson 38-Desirable Ideals

Values-are ideals,ideas,events,& goals.
Kinds of Values:
1. Spiritual values-that help us to relate to GOD.
Example: going to church
2. Social values-that enables us to relate well to other people.
Example: Friendly,helpful,sportsmanship
3. Cultural values-that have been passed to us by our forefathers.
Example: Fiestas,Bayanihan
4. Moral values-that help us to make decisions & right choices in life.
Example: kind,understanding,industrious & other good traits

Lesson 37-Strenghts & Weaknesses

Strenght-the state of being physically & mentally strong.
Examples:
talents,potentials,exceptional qualities & good traits.
Weaknesses-a failing in person's character which includes undesirable traits.
Personality-constitute the total self of a person that made up his physical,intellectual,moral,&spiritual traits.

Lesson 36-Sound Outlook in Life

Outlook-a view from a place/Point of view.
Philosophy-an outlook in life that guides the behavior of an individual.
Factors that Influence One's Outlook in Life:
1. Family-greatly influenced one's philosophy.
2. Experiences-is the best teacher of lessons in life.
3. Customs & Traditions-values,beliefs,& habits from our ancestors.
4. Learning Materials-from books,magazines,tv,radio,computers & other materials.
5. Religion-our belief that there is a GOD who help & guide us create our positive outlook in life.