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Which subject	Art
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Exploring Color Mixing

Objectives

• Students will understand the basic concepts of primary and secondary colors.
• Students will be able to demonstrate color mixing using paint.
• Students will create a simple painting using their mixed colors.

Materials

• Primary color paints (red, blue, yellow)
• White paper
• Paintbrushes
• Palettes for mixing colors
• Cups of water for rinsing brushes
• Paper towels
• Smocks or aprons (to protect clothing)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 2

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the National Art Education Association (NAEA) standards for visual arts, focusing on creating art, understanding color theory, and using a variety of media.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Colors	5 minutes	Briefly explain primary and secondary colors, demonstrating with paint.
2	Demonstration	10 minutes	Show students how to mix primary colors to create secondary colors, using a palette.
3	Guided Practice	10 minutes	Allow students to experiment mixing their own colors on the palette, encouraging exploration.
4	Independent Painting	5 minutes	Students create their own painting using the mixed colors, applying their knowledge of color.
5	Clean-Up & Reflection	5 minutes	Instruct students to clean their brushes and palettes. Collect homework for assessment without presentations. Discuss what they learned about color mixing.

Homework

Students are to complete a color mixing worksheet where they will draw examples of primary and secondary colors and write a short reflection on what they learned about color mixing. The homework will be collected and reviewed by the teacher without any presentations from students.

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