The Arizona Department of Education designed this curriculum guideline to aid teachers in planning programs that provide opportunities for students of all ages to comprehend, identify, apply, and analyze housing and life styles. The topics concentrated on are: nature and housing of man, housing as a modification of environment, effects of housing on people, expression and creativity through design of housing and furnishings, consumer decisions related to housing, exploration of professional and supportive careers related to furnishing and housing, and general appendixes for teacher reference. Each topical outline contains educational objectives, conceptual statements, and grade levels (K-6, beginning, intermediate, advanced, and post secondary). In addition each outline is provided with a bibliography and curriculum materials list. (BP)