Title: Floor Plan Technical Drawing

Grade Level: 9-12

Subject: Technical Drawing

Duration: 5 days

Overview: In this five-day lesson plan, students will learn how to create a technical drawing of a floor
plan. They will understand the importance of technical drawings in the construction industry and gain
proficiency in creating accurate and detailed floor plans. The lesson plan will focus on introducing
students to the basic concepts of technical drawing, floor plan design, and the use of tools and software
to create floor plans.

Day 1: Introduction to Technical Drawing and Floor Plans

Objectives:

Understand the importance of technical drawing in the construction industry.

Understand the different types of technical drawings.

Identify the elements of a floor plan.

Activities:

Introduce technical drawing and its importance in the construction industry.

Discuss different types of technical drawings.

Identify and discuss the elements of a floor plan.

Hand out floor plan examples for students to study.

Day 2: Basic Concepts of Floor Plan Design

Objectives:
Understand the basic concepts of floor plan design.

Understand the importance of scale and proportion in floor plan design.

Understand the importance of symbols in floor plan design.

Activities:

Discuss the basic concepts of floor plan design.

Emphasize the importance of scale and proportion in floor plan design.

Introduce the concept of symbols in floor plan design.

Provide floor plan examples and ask students to identify symbols and proportion.

Day 3: Tools and Software for Floor Plan Design

Objectives:

Learn how to use tools and software to create floor plans.

Understand the advantages of using software in creating floor plans.

Understand the importance of accuracy in floor plan design.

Activities:

Introduce software used in creating floor plans, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or other software.

Demonstrate how to use the software to create a basic floor plan.

Discuss the advantages of using software in creating floor plans.

Emphasize the importance of accuracy in floor plan design.

Day 4: Creating a Floor Plan

Objectives:

Create a floor plan using tools and software.

Understand how to create accurate and detailed floor plans.

Understand the importance of labeling and dimensions in floor plan design.

Activities:

Provide students with a floor plan template and ask them to create a floor plan using the software.

Emphasize the importance of accuracy and detail in floor plan design.

Discuss the importance of labeling and dimensions in floor plan design.

Review student floor plans and provide feedback.

Day 5: Finalizing Floor Plans

Objectives:

Finalize floor plans using software.

Understand the importance of presenting floor plans.

Activities:

Provide students with time to finalize their floor plans.

Emphasize the importance of presenting floor plans in a clear and professional manner.

Review student floor plans and provide final feedback.

Ask students to present their floor plans to the class.

Assessment:

Floor plan design worksheet

Floor plan creation using software

Final presentation of floor plan