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Which subject	Art
What topic	Primary colours
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Primary Colours

Topic

Primary Colours

Objectives

• To understand the concept of primary colours.
• To identify and mix primary colours to create secondary colours.
• To engage in hands-on activities that stimulate creativity and enhance colour recognition.

Materials

• Primary colour paints (red, blue, yellow)
• White paper
• Paintbrushes
• Palettes for mixing colours
• Water cups for cleaning brushes
• Table cloths to protect surfaces
• Paper towels
• Colour wheel reference cards

Grade/Age Group

Suitable for all grade levels (Primary and Early Secondary)

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum in the Arts, focusing on making and responding to artworks, understanding colour theory, and developing creative skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Colours	5 minutes	Brief discussion on colours. Introduce primary colours and their significance. Show examples.
2	Colour Mixing Demo	5 minutes	Teacher demonstrates how to mix primary colours to create secondary colours using a palette.
3	Hands-On Colour Mixing	15 minutes	Students experiment with mixing primary colours. They can create secondary colours on their paper. Provide assistance as needed.
4	Reflection	3 minutes	Gather students' thoughts on their colour mixing experience. Ask them what they discovered.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework	2 minutes	Explain the homework: Create a simple artwork using primary and secondary colours learned in class.

Homework

• Students will create a piece of artwork using both primary and secondary colours. They should bring it ready to submit for review in the next lesson without any presentations.

Assessment

• Informal assessment during the hands-on activity by observing student engagement and usage of colours.
• Homework will be checked for understanding and creativity based on the use of primary and secondary colours without the need for presentations.

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