Understanding Colour, Classification, Sources, Uses, and the Colour Wheel Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 12–13 years
Topic: The Study of Colour
Sub-topic: Understanding Colour, Classification, Sources, Uses, and the Colour Wheel
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define colour.
2. Explain the classification of colours.
3. Mention the sources of local colours.
4. State the uses of colour.
5. Describe the colour wheel and how colours mix.

Keywords

• Colour: Pigment used in art.
• Primary Colours: Basic colours.
• Secondary Colours: Colours made by mixing primary colours.
• Tertiary Colours: Colours formed by mixing secondary colours.
• Complementary Colours: Colours opposite each other on the colour wheel.
• Harmonious Colours: Colours side by side on the colour wheel.

Set Induction

The teacher will show various coloured objects (paintings, fabrics) and ask students to name the colours they see. This will lead to a discussion about how colours are used in daily life and art.

Entry Behaviour

Students are familiar with basic colours and might have used colouring tools like crayons and paints.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Colour wheel chart
• Samples of primary, secondary, and tertiary colours
• Pictures of local sources of colour (leaves, roots, earth)
• Art supplies (crayons, markers)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have already seen colours around them in nature, clothes, and objects, but may not know the classification or uses of colour in art.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Fine motor skills (in colour mixing)

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Cultural and Creative Arts JSS 2
• Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook for Junior Secondary School

Instructional Materials

• Colour wheel
• Visual aids of primary, secondary, tertiary colours
• Samples of natural local colours (leaves, roots, earth)

Content

1. Definition of Colour

• Colour is a pigment substance used in creative artwork.
• It is the sensation produced in the eyes by the rays of decomposed light.
• Colour can make objects drawn look more realistic.

2. Classification of Colours

• Primary Colours: Red, Yellow, Blue (Cannot be mixed from other colours).
• Secondary Colours:
  • Orange (Red + Yellow)
  • Purple (Blue + Red)
  • Green (Blue + Yellow)
• Tertiary Colours:
  • Tertiary Yellow: Green (Y+B) + Orange (Y+R)
  • Tertiary Blue: Green (Y+B) + Purple (R+B)
  • Tertiary Red: Purple (R+B) + Orange (Y+R)
• Intermediate Colours:
  • Yellow + Green = Yellowish Green
  • Blue + Purple = Bluish Purple
  • Red + Orange = Reddish Orange
• Neutral Colours: Black and White.
• Complementary Colours: Opposite colours on the colour wheel (e.g., Red and Green, Blue and Orange).
• Harmonious Colours: Colours next to each other on the wheel (e.g., Yellow, Orange, and Green).

3. Sources of Local Colours

• Earth: Red ochre, clay.
• Leaves: Spinach, henna.
• Roots: Turmeric, beetroot.
• Tree Latex: Rubber tree sap.
• Dye: Indigo, natural plant dyes.

4. Uses of Colour

• Colour beautifies buildings, objects, and environments.
• It helps in identification and differentiation.
• Colours create patterns on clothing and textiles.
• Colours attract attention, especially in poster designs.
• They enhance the realism of artwork.
• Colours affect mood and emotions.
• They aid teaching and learning in classrooms.

5. The Colour Wheel

• The colour wheel explains the relationship between colours and how they mix.
• Primary colours form the base of the wheel, secondary colours come from mixing primaries, and tertiary colours result from combining secondary colours.

Evaluation (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions)

1. ______ is a pigment used for creative artwork.
   a) Colour
   b) Paper
   c) Glue
   d) Pencil
2. Primary colours are red, yellow, and ______.
   a) Green
   b) Blue
   c) Orange
   d) Purple
3. Secondary colours are obtained by mixing two ______ colours.
   a) Primary
   b) Neutral
   c) Tertiary
   d) Complementary
4. Red and blue make ______.
   a) Green
   b) Orange
   c) Purple
   d) Yellow
5. Black and white are examples of ______ colours.
   a) Neutral
   b) Primary
   c) Secondary
   d) Intermediate
6. Yellow and blue mix to form ______.
   a) Green
   b) Purple
   c) Orange
   d) Red
7. Red and yellow mix to form ______.
   a) Orange
   b) Purple
   c) Green
   d) Blue
8. Tertiary colours are formed by mixing ______ colours.
   a) Primary and secondary
   b) Secondary and secondary
   c) Primary and primary
   d) Complementary and neutral
9. Purple and yellow are ______ colours.
   a) Harmonious
   b) Complementary
   c) Neutral
   d) Secondary
10. The colour wheel is used to explain ______.
    a) Mixing of colours
    b) Types of colours
    c) Colour designs
    d) Colour sources
11. A mixture of green and blue gives ______.
    a) Bluish green
    b) Purple
    c) Orange
    d) Red
12. ______ is an example of a local source of colour.
    a) Paint
    b) Earth
    c) Plastic
    d) Paper
13. Indigo is a ______ source of colour.
    a) Natural
    b) Primary
    c) Synthetic
    d) Harmonious
14. Colour is used to ______.
    a) Identify objects
    b) Write stories
    c) Sing songs
    d) Cook food
15. Colours that are side by side on the colour wheel are called ______ colours.
    a) Harmonious
    b) Neutral
    c) Complementary
    d) Secondary

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs)

1. What is colour?
   Colour is a pigment used in art and is seen when light is reflected off objects.
2. What are primary colours?
   Primary colours are red, yellow, and blue, and cannot be made by mixing other colours.
3. What are secondary colours?
   Secondary colours are formed by mixing two primary colours, like green or purple.
4. What is the colour wheel?
   The colour wheel is a tool used to explain how colours mix and relate to each other.
5. What are tertiary colours?
   Tertiary colours are made by mixing secondary colours.
6. What are complementary colours?
   Complementary colours are opposite each other on the colour wheel, like red and green.
7. What are harmonious colours?
   Harmonious colours are next to each other on the colour wheel, such as yellow and green.
8. Where can natural colours come from?
   Natural colours come from earth, plants, and tree latex.
9. How are secondary colours formed?
   Secondary colours are formed by mixing two primary colours.
10. Why are colours important in art?
    Colours make art more realistic, beautiful, and interesting.
11. What are neutral colours?
    Neutral colours are black and white.
12. What are intermediate colours?
    Intermediate colours are formed by mixing primary and secondary colours, like yellowish green.
13. What are the uses of colour in the classroom?
    Colour aids teaching, creates attention, and helps with identification.
14. Can local colours be used for art?
    Yes, local colours from natural sources like leaves and earth can be used in art.
15. How does the colour wheel help artists?
    The colour wheel helps artists understand how colours mix and work together.

Presentation

Step 1: Teacher revises the previous topic, which was on “Tools and Equipment for Craft Production.”
Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the definition of colour, its classification, and uses.
Step 3: Teacher allows students to give their contributions on how they see colours in daily life and how colours are mixed in art.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the different types of colours with examples.
• Show students how to create secondary and tertiary colours.
• Demonstrate the colour wheel.

Learners’ Activities

• Name the primary, secondary, and tertiary colours.
• Mix colours to create new shades.
• Observe and discuss the colour wheel.

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

1. Define colour.
2. Name the primary colours.
3. What are secondary colours?
4. How are tertiary colours formed?
5. Mention two examples of natural sources of colours.
6. What is a complementary colour?
7. What is a harmonious colour?
8. Name two neutral colours.
9. What is the importance of colour in art?
10. Explain the use of the colour wheel.

Conclusion

The teacher goes around the classroom to check students’ activities, corrects their work, and reviews the colour mixes.

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