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

Lesson Plan

Topic

Exploring Color Mixing

Objectives

• Understand the primary colors and how to mix them to create secondary colors.
• Develop hands-on skills in painting and mixing paint.
• Foster creativity through experimentation with color.

Materials

• Primary color paints (red, blue, yellow)
• Palette or mixing trays
• Paintbrushes
• White drawing paper
• Water cups
• Paper towels
• Smocks or old shirts to protect clothing

Grade/Age Group

Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Subject

Art

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Correspondence to National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with National Visual Arts Standards focusing on creating art through experimentation with materials and techniques.

Homework Assignment

Students will complete a color mixing worksheet at home, where they will document their findings on color mixing and draw their favorite color combination. The worksheets will be collected and checked without the need for presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Colors	5 minutes	Briefly explain primary and secondary colors with examples.
2	Demonstration	10 minutes	Demonstrate how to mix primary colors to create secondary colors on a palette.
3	Guided Practice	10 minutes	Students practice mixing colors using the paints provided, experimenting with different combinations.
4	Independent Work	5 minutes	Students create a small painting using their mixed colors on drawing paper.
5	Clean-Up	5 minutes	Instruct students to clean their spaces, wash brushes, and put away materials.
6	Reflection and Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Wrap up the lesson by discussing what students learned about color mixing and explain the homework assignment.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that students are wearing smocks or old shirts to prevent paint stains.
• Encourage students to voice any questions during the demonstration and guided practice.
• Provide feedback during the independent work time to foster understanding and creativity.

Lesson script