P_CH03_EXPV1_H1_Instructions.docxOffice 2013 – myitlabgrader .docx
- 1. P_CH03_EXPV1_H1_Instructions.docx Office 2013 – myitlab:grader – Instructions Exploring - PowerPoint Chapter 3: Homework Project 1 Fire Aware Landscaping Project Description: You began a presentation on Waterwise landscaping and concentrated on the content of the presentation. You decide to use the SmartArt feature to create infographics to demonstrate a process and to incorporate shapes to demonstrate concepts. You decide to create shapes to explain the concept of creating zones to protect a home from fire and indicate the depth of the zones on the landscape. You stack three oval shapes to create the zones, and then you use a combination of text boxes and online pictures to create the landscape. Instructions: For the purpose of grading the project you are required to perform the following tasks: Step Instructions Points Possible 1 Start PowerPoint. Download and open the presentation named exploring_p03_grader_h1.pptx. 0 2 On Slide 12, insert an oval shape (under Basic Shapes) that is 4 inches tall and 9 inches wide with the top-left sizing handle at the 4.50-inch mark to the left of 0 on the horizontal ruler and the center-left sizing handle at the 0.5-inch mark above 0 on the vertical ruler. 15 3 Arrange the inserted oval so that it appears behind all other objects on the slide and change the fill color of the oval to a custom RGB color: Red: 51, Green: 102, and Blue: 0, and a Transparency of 50%. 8 4 Select the three oval shapes on Slide 12. Align the ovals by their centers and middles, and then group them together.
- 2. 12 5 On Slide 3, convert the bulleted text below the title Wildfire Aware Options to a Continuous Arrow Process SmartArt (in the Process group). 9 6 Apply the Polished SmartArt style (under 3-D), and change the text color for each text block in the arrow to White, Background 1 (under Theme Colors). 9 7 On Slide 12, create a left-pointing line arrow that begins near the left edge of the house image and points to the edge of the Zone 1 oval. Position the left edge of the arrow at 2.5- inches to the left of 0 on the horizontal ruler and 0.5 inches above 0 on the vertical ruler. Set the weight of the arrow to 1 pt and change the color to White, Background 1 (under Theme Colors). 18 8 On Slide 13 insert a Basic Chevron Process SmartArt graphic. 11 9 In the text pane of the SmartArt graphic on Slide 13, enter the following text 1 Develop Landscape Plan 2 Condition Your Soil 3 Limit Lawn Size 8 10 Position the SmartArt graphic on Slide 13 so that the top left corner is at 3.5 inches to the left of 0 on the horizontal ruler and 2 inches above 0 on the vertical ruler. 3 11 On Slide 1, apply the Pattern Fill - Dark Blue, Accent 3, Narrow Horizontal, Inner Shadow WordArt style to the title, Conserve. 7 12 Save the presentation. Close the presentation and then exit PowerPoint. Submit the presentation as directed. 0 Total Points 100 Updated: 07/20/2013 1 P_CH03_EXPV1_H1_Instructions.docx exploring_p03_grader_h1.pptx
- 3. Conserve Waterwise Landscaping Purpose of Landscaping
- 4. With water becoming a limited resource, conservation has become a third purpose of landscaping. 2 Beauty Utility Conservation
- 5. Waterwise Options Wildfire Aware Options Defensible landscaping Zoning
- 6. Zeroscaping Xeriscaping Zeroscaping Low to No Maintenance Landscaping Design
- 7. Characteristics Uses a variety of rocks for design Sparse use of drought resistant plants Relies on rainwater or limited watering
- 8. Benefits Conserves water Saves $$$ Low maintenance Presents minimal pest and disease problems Saves landfill space
- 9. Disadvantages Scarcity of plant life Possibility of unattractive aesthetic quality Xeriscaping Water –Conservative Approach to Landscaping
- 10. Xeriscaping is created by the combination of the Greek word Xeros (dry) with landscaping. Term coined by the Front Range Xeriscape Task Force of the Denver Water Department in 1981. 8 Characteristics Uses a variety of rocks for design
- 11. Sparse use of drought resistant plants Relies on rainwater or limited watering Benefits Conserves water Provides attractive planning options Presents minimal pest and disease problems Requires low pruning and maintenance Saves landfill space
- 12. Disadvantages None! Initial cost is offset by future savings
- 14. 30’ 10’ 10’ Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Wildfire is a common threat and natural occurrence.
- 15. Maintaining an appropriate defensible space around your home is essential. Zone 1: Clear trees within 30 feet of your home and create hardscaped surfaces such as patios and walkways to create a fire resistant buffer. Avoid wooden decks and stacking firewood close to your home. Zone 2: Thin shrubs and trees in the 10 foot wide zone. Remaining trees should be pruned to 10 feet above ground. Zone 3: Keep grasses mown low between trees for at least 10 feet. 12 Principles of Waterwise Landscaping Tips from the Office of Community Services, Fort Lewis College
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