Lesson 3: Color Magic

Grade Level:  First, Second

Subjects:  Language Arts, Science, Art, Computer/Technology

Learner Outcomes:

Time Frame:  One 40 minute period

Materials:

Technology Tools/Courseware:
Computer with Internet access
Media Projector/ Scan Converter (if available)

Teacher Notes:
Experiment could be done in small groups or whole class.

Procedures:
1. Read and discuss the book, Little Blue, Little Yellow by Leo Lionni.
2. Find Color Magic Experiment.
3. Read and discuss experiment.
4. Provide necessary tools for experiment - clear cups, food coloring, water.
5. Complete experiment as directed by Internet site.
6. Discuss results.
7. List the colors created by mixing primary colors.
    Yellow + blue = green
    Red + yellow = orange
    Red + blue = purple

Modification:
Teachers should determine specific needs of students as indicated on Individualized Educational Plan.

Enrichment Activities:
Make patterns with linking cubes or colored counters using primary and secondary colors.

Evaluation/Assessment:
Oral discussion.
"Show Me" game - students hold up the correct colored linking cube, counter, or colored shape
    when prompted by questions. (Ex. - "What color is made by mixing yellow and blue?")
Rubric

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
Language Arts
    Listening/Speaking  1.1, 1.9, 1.12, 1.13, 2.5, 2.9, 2.10
    Reading Comprehension  1.21, 1.40, 1.41, 1.46, 2.19, 2.39, 2.41, 2.45, 2.51
Science
    Scientific Processes/Thinking Skills  1.17, 1.21, 2.17, 2.19
    Laboratory Investigations/Hands-On Learning  1.24, 2.22
    Science Themes and Subject Matter  1.29, 1.30, 2.22, 2.27, 2.28
Art
    Art Elements/Principles of Design  1.7, 2.27, 2.28, 2.5
Computer/Technology  1.71, 1.72, 1.73, 1.77, 1.78, 2.118, 2.119, 2.120

National Standards:

References:
Book, Little Blue, Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
Color Magic Experiment
Web Collection CD Set from ROM-MAN Technologies'
 

Created by:
Anna Deem
Leanne Hoselton
Kathy Lowers

Lubeck Elementary School, Parkersburg, WV
 
 
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