### 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.
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#### 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
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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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.