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Introduction to Color: The Foundation of Art and Design Lesson PlanIntroduction to Color: The Foundation of Art and Design Lesson Plan
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MENSA Education & Research Foundation
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Grade
2nd - 6th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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3 days
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Introduction to Color: The Foundation of Art and Design

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What is the most favorite color in the world? The series of lessons all about color and the color wheel, asks kids to research color, create an eye-spy activity, watch videos, and examine the color choices made by artists in their paintings.

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Concepts

the color wheel, analogous colors, color theory

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members post their colorings about the room and have artists explain their choices

Classroom Considerations

  • The exercise is designed specifically to meet the needs of gifted learners and to extend beyond the standard curriculum

Pros

  • The 11-page packet includes a link to an introductory video, a pre-assessment, images, worksheets, an assignment for an eye-spy activity, for separate lessons, and an assessment

Cons

  • None

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