| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Art |
| What topic | Elements of art. Color mixing |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Art
Elements of Art - Color Mixing
Grade 3
30 minutes
20 students
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Watercolor paints | 1 set per student |
| Mixing palettes | 1 per student |
| Paintbrushes | 1 per student |
| Water cups | 1 per student |
| Paper | 1 sheet per student |
| Paper towels | 1 per student |
| Color wheel handouts | 1 per student |
This lesson aligns with the National Core Arts Standards, specifically in the area of creating, presenting, and responding to visual art.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Colors | 5 min | Introduce the concept of primary and secondary colors. Discuss examples in nature and art. |
| 2 | Demonstration | 5 min | Show how to mix primary colors to create secondary colors using paint and palettes. |
| 3 | Hands-on Activity | 15 min | Students will mix their own colors using the provided materials. Encourage exploration. |
| 4 | Show and Share | 3 min | Students share their newly created colors with a partner, discussing their experiences. |
| 5 | Wrap-up and Homework | 2 min | Review the lesson and assign a reflective homework task: students document their color mixing experience. |
Students will complete a short worksheet where they document their color mixing experience, including the colors they mixed and their observations. This will be collected the next day and checked for completion, without requiring students to present it in front of the class.