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Which subject	Art
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Exploring Color Theory through Painting

Objectives

• Understand the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
• Learn how to mix colors to create new hues.
• Develop skills in watercolor painting techniques.
• Foster creativity and self-expression through art.

Materials

• Watercolor paints
• Brushes of various sizes
• Watercolor paper
• Color wheel handouts
• Palettes
• Cups of water
• Towels or paper towels for cleanup

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 6

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the National Curriculum for Art, focusing on understanding color theory and developing painting skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Color	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of color theory. Discuss primary, secondary, and tertiary colors using the color wheel.
2	Demonstration	10 minutes	Show students how to mix colors to create new hues. Demonstrate techniques for using watercolors effectively (wet-on-wet, dry brush).
3	Guided Practice	10 minutes	Students practice mixing colors and applying them on watercolor paper. Circulate to provide support and feedback as they work.
4	Independent Creation	5 minutes	Students create their own painting using the colors they have mixed. Encourage them to express their individual creativity.
5	Clean-up and Reflection	5 minutes	Allow time for students to clean up their area. Conduct a brief reflection on what they learned about color mixing and their painting process.

Homework

• Assign students to create a color wheel at home, mixing their own colors using paints or colored pencils.
• Check the completed color wheels during the next class without asking students to present them in front of the class. Provide individual feedback.

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