Color Matters
Use the Internet sites below to learn about color theory. Write a 3-page report describing the fundamentals and use of color. In your report compare the differences between Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Complementary, and Analogous colors. Explain why color is important in other areas besides art.
When you have completed your report, create a color wheel using a paper plate and colored pencils or markers. Label all the parts of the wheel.
| Lesson Name: Color Matters | |
| Objective: Students will write a 3-page report on the fundamentals of color and its use. Students will also create their own color wheel using a paper plate and colored pencils. | |
| Grade: (9-12) | Lesson Login: color_matters |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills ELA Science |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Paper and pen Word Processing software Printer Paper Plates Colored Pencils Markers |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: Students can present the highlights of their report to the class, using the given Web site displayed on the interactive whiteboard for reference. The whiteboard's pen/markers can be used to emphasize important information found on the site. | |
