What are we doing? (Objective) - We will explore how color works in art.
VOCABULARY:
Primary Colors - Red, Yellow and Blue - They exist in nature. YOU CAN'T MAKE THEM!
Secondary Colors - Orange, Purple and Green. Made by mixing primary colors
MATERIALS: You will need:
White paper
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Colored Markers
Tempera paint or watercolor paints ( if you have them)
Scissors and Glue stick
THINK AND DO:
How can you make new colors?
Watch this song about Primary Colors. CLICK HERE FOR SONG
What colors did the song tell you can be made with RED, YELLOW AND BLUE?
PSSST - IF YOU HAVE PAINT. MIX:
YELLOW and BLUE to make GREEN
RED and YELLOW to make ORANGE
BLUE and RED to make PURPLE
DO - CUT OUT YOUR COLORS AND GLUE THEM AROUND IN A CIRCLE TO MAKE A.......
Make sure you do it in the SAME ORDER you see in the picture!
When you're done: How many colors were you able to make with your PRIMARY COLORS? Why does the ORANGE have to go in between the RED and YELLOW on the Color Wheel?
VISUAL ARTS STANDARDS:
Creating—Anchor Standard 1: Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work
VA:Cr1.1 Engage in exploration and imaginative play with various arts material