Lesson Plan for Year 3 - Art - Color Theory and Mixing

### Lesson Plan: Color Theory and Mixing for Year 3 Students **Subject:** Art **Topic:** Color Theory and Mixing #### Lesson Overview: Students will learn the basics of colour theory with a focus on primary, secondary, and tertiary colours. They will explore how colours mix together to create new hues through hands-on activities. #### Objective: - Understand primary, secondary, and tertiary colours. - Learn how to mix primary colours to create secondary colours. - Experiment with colour mixing to observe different shades and tones. - Develop creativity and confidence in using colours. --- #### Materials Needed: - Red, blue, and yellow paint (poster or tempera) - Paint palettes - Large sheets of paper or canvas - Paintbrushes - Colour wheel templates - Water cups - Paper towels or rags - Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing --- #### Lesson Structure: **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Welcome and Objectives:** - Greet the students and introduce today’s topic: Color Theory and Mixing. - Display a colour wheel poster and briefly explain what a colour wheel is. - **Discussion:** - Ask students if they can name the three primary colours (red, blue, yellow). - Explain that primary colours cannot be made by mixing other colours. - Introduce secondary colours (green, orange, purple) and explain how they are made by mixing two primary colours. - Mention tertiary colours, which are made by mixing primary and secondary colours. **2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)** - **Visual Demonstration:** - Show how to mix primary colours to create secondary colours using paint on a palette. - Demonstrate red + yellow = orange, blue + yellow = green, and red + blue = purple. - Explain that mixing different amounts of each primary colour can create different shades. - **Discussion:** - Talk about how artists use colour to evoke different feelings and moods. **3. Guided Practice (20 minutes)** - **Hands-On Activity:** - Provide each student with a palette with red, blue, and yellow paint, a paintbrush, and a sheet of paper. - Allow them to experiment with mixing the primary colours to create secondary colours. - Ask students to paint a simple colour wheel on their paper, showing primary and secondary colours. **4. Independent Practice (20 minutes)** - **Creative Painting:** - Let students create their own paintings using the colour mixing techniques they have learned. - Encourage them to explore different shades and tones by varying the amounts of each colour they mix. - Move around the room to provide guidance and feedback. **5. Conclusion (10 minutes)** - **Clean-Up:** - Have students help with cleaning brushes, palettes, and their work areas. - Ensure everyone follows the clean-up routine to maintain a tidy classroom. - **Review:** - Gather the students and discuss what they have learned about colour mixing. - Ask a few students to share their paintings and describe how they created certain colours. - Recap the key points about primary, secondary, and tertiary colours. **6. Extension Activity (Optional):** - **Colour Mixing Game:** - Prepare a colour mixing game where students guess what colour will be created when certain primary colours are mixed. - Use a digital projector or an interactive whiteboard for a fun, interactive quiz. #### Assessment: - Observe students’ participation during the discussion and their engagement in the hands-on activities. - Assess their colour wheels and paintings for understanding of primary and secondary colours. - Provide individual feedback to encourage and support their learning journey. --- #### Reflection: - Note how well students understood the concepts. - Reflect on the effectiveness of the activities and identify any adjustments needed for future lessons. - Collect feedback from students about what they enjoyed most and what they found challenging. --- This lesson plan aims to make learning about colour theory enjoyable and memorable while giving students the opportunity to experiment with paint and develop their artistic skills.