Objective: Predict and describe changes in color that result from the mixing of primary colors.
Before you begin the activity ask your child the science inquiry questions for him/her to get a better understanding of what they are about to do. Please hesitate to give any answers and let your child predict the answers. You can always revisit the questions at the end to clarify any misunderstandings.
- What are primary colors?
- What will happen if we mix a color with another? What do you think we will find?
- Why do we mix color together?
- How do we use colors mixing in our daily lives?
Materials:
- White paper
- Pen for labelling the chart
- Paint brush
- Primary colors (red, blue, green)
When doing the activity, explain what you are doing using science vocabulary and simple sentences.
Procedure:
1. Explain what the three primary colors are. Divide the paper into 3 columns to draw an informal graphic organizer.
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2. To mix the colors, first fill the different colors in different boxes (its a good visual reminder) and then combine them to make a new color. For example, color red and blue in different columns, then combine red with blue, to make a deep shade of purple/violet in the 3rd column. Below is another visual we did combining more primary colors. Afterwards, you can add another visual to the chart: label the colors.
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3. We had a quick discussion about what we did and what were the results. This would be a good time to revisit the science inquiry questions. You may also do a journal drawing about "what we did today for science" entry.
Annie
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