Colour Mixing Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Topic: Colour Mixing, Colouring, and Identifying Functional Artworks

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: Week 6

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Understand basic color mixing concepts.
2. Apply color mixing skills during coloring activities.
3. Identify functional artworks inside and outside the classroom.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Creativity
• Observation
• Fine motor skills

Learning Materials:

• Paints (primary colors)
• Paintbrushes
• White paper
• Pictures of functional artworks

Previous Lesson: The Origination of Colors and Basic Colors

Set Induction (5 minutes):

• Begin by asking students if they remember the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) from the previous lesson.
• Show them pictures of colorful functional artworks like cups and baskets to pique their interest.

Content:

Coloring (🎨): Coloring is like making a black and white picture come to life with beautiful colors. You can use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to do this. For example, when you color a picture of a flower, you can make the petals red, the stem green, and the center yellow. That’s how you bring it to life!

Functional Artworks (🏺): Functional artworks are things we can use in our daily lives that are also beautiful. Let’s look at some examples:

1. Cup (☕): A cup is not just for holding your favorite drink; it can also be a piece of art. Imagine a cup with colorful patterns or a special design. It’s not only functional but also pretty to look at!
2. Basket (🧺): Baskets are excellent examples of functional art. They can carry fruits, toys, or other things, and they come in various shapes and colors. Some baskets are woven with beautiful patterns, making them both useful and decorative.
3. Pot (🍲): A pot is used for cooking yummy meals, but it can also be a piece of art. Pots can have intricate designs and be painted in lovely colors. They make your kitchen look more beautiful!

So, coloring lets you create art on paper, and functional artworks like cups, baskets, and pots make everyday things in your life more beautiful and interesting. You can even try coloring your own cup or making a decorative design on a basket. Art is all around us! 🎨🏺🍲

Inside the Classroom:

1. Desks and Chairs: Many classrooms have desks and chairs with designs or patterns, making them functional and visually appealing.
2. Bookshelves: Bookshelves are both functional for storing books and decorative with their shapes and colors.
3. Educational Posters: Posters on the walls often have educational content while also featuring artistic designs.
4. Bulletin Boards: Bulletin boards are used to display information and artwork created by students, adding a creative touch to the classroom.
5. Decorative Supplies: Items like colorful folders, artistic notebooks, and patterned pencils serve their functional purpose while being aesthetically pleasing.

Outside the Classroom:

1. Playground Equipment: Play structures, swings, and slides often have fun designs and bright colors that make them functional and visually attractive.
2. School Buildings: Architectural designs, murals, and landscaping can add beauty to school buildings and the surrounding area.
3. Gardens: School gardens not only provide fresh produce but also serve as beautiful outdoor spaces.
4. Benches: Decorative benches around the school grounds provide seating and enhance the outdoor environment.
5. Art Installations: Some schools have outdoor art installations, sculptures, or murals that contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the campus.

Functional artworks in and around the classroom combine practicality with creativity, making the learning environment more engaging and enjoyable.

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Explain that today’s lesson is all about mixing colors to make new ones and using these colors for coloring activities.
• Share the learning objectives with the students.

Presentation (10 minutes):

• Introduce the concept of color mixing by showing how primary colors (red, blue, yellow) can be combined to create secondary colors (e.g., red + yellow = orange).
• Use simple language and visuals to illustrate color mixing. You can even mix colors in front of the class.
• Show pictures of colorful functional artworks and explain that they are made using different colors.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Use hands-on demonstrations and visuals to make color mixing understandable.
• Encourage questions and participation from students.

Learners’ Activities:

• Watch and participate in color mixing demonstrations.
• Share their thoughts and observations about colors.

Hands-On Activity (10 minutes):

• Distribute white paper and primary color paints (red, blue, yellow) to each student.
• Guide them to mix colors and create secondary colors. For example, mixing red and blue makes purple.
• Let students explore and create their own colors.

Assessment (5 minutes):

• Ask students to use their mixed colors to color a simple drawing or picture provided by the teacher.
• Evaluate their ability to apply color mixing skills in their artwork.
• 1. Coloring is like making a picture colorful with __________ (a) music, (b) colors, (c) food, (d) toys).

  2. You can use crayons, colored pencils, or markers for __________ (a) dancing, (b) coloring, (c) cooking, (d) jumping).

  3. A cup is not just for holding drinks; it can also be a piece of __________ (a) art, (b) music, (c) math, (d) science).

  4. Functional artworks are things that are both useful and __________ (a) tall, (b) pretty, (c) small, (d) old).

  5. Baskets can carry fruits, toys, or other things and come in various __________ (a) shapes, (b) stories, (c) colors, (d) numbers).

  6. Some baskets have beautiful __________ (a) patterns, (b) songs, (c) games, (d) dances) woven into them.

  7. Pots are used for __________ (a) flying, (b) cooking, (c) reading, (d) sleeping) yummy meals.

  8. A pot can be a piece of __________ (a) art, (b) games, (c) music, (d) puzzles) when it has pretty designs.

  9. Coloring brings a black and white picture to life with __________ (a) beautiful colors, (b) loud noises, (c) big shapes, (d) fast movements).

  10. What can you use to make a picture colorful?
  A) Brushes
  B) Colors
  C) Shoes
  D) Leaves

  11. What is a cup used for, besides holding drinks?
  A) Singing
  B) Dancing
  C) Making art
  D) Sleeping

  12. Baskets can carry fruits, toys, or __________ (a) books, (b) stories, (c) animals, (d) games).

  13. Some baskets have __________ (a) patterns, (b) songs, (c) games, (d) dances) woven into them to make them beautiful.

  14. What can you use to make your kitchen look more beautiful?
  A) Toys
  B) Shoes
  C) Pots
  D) Leaves

  15. Functional artworks are things that are both useful and __________ (a) pretty, (b) old, (c) tall, (d) small).

   

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are the primary colors?
2. Can you mix red and yellow to make a secondary color? Which one?
3. What happens when you mix blue and yellow?
4. Why is color mixing important in art?
5. How can you make the color purple?

Identification Activity (5 minutes):

• Show pictures of functional artworks found inside and outside the classroom.
• Ask students to identify the artworks and explain how they are both functional and artistic.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the fun of color mixing and the beauty of functional artworks.
• Encourage students to look for and appreciate art in their everyday surroundings.

Homework:

• Ask students to find and draw a functional artwork they see at home or in their neighborhood.

Additional Notes:

• Foster a love for art and creativity in students.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment for students of all skill levels