This unit, we are learning about color.
First through third grade has been exploring how to mix the secondary colors, and how the primary colors cannot be made by mixing other colors together.
Fourth and Fifth grades have learned that complementary colors are across from each other on the color wheel and when mixed, create a brownish-grey color.
Third grade learned that tertiary colors are made by mixing either one primary color with one secondary color, or two secondary colors.
All grades have been learning the difference between warm and cool colors. We have also been talking about ways color is used to communicate emotion and symbolic use.
Below is a picture of an activity our first through third graders did mixing the primary paint colors onto paper under saran wrap. They were encouraged to try and mix all three secondary colors. It was hands-on fun for all!
