In grade 2 We are doing a unit on color theory. We looked at the color wheel and reviewed primary, secondary and tertiary colors and how to make them. The students made a color wheel chart to start and then had to come up with a way to make their own original color wheel. The students started by sketching their ideas into a sketchbook. They then chose the best idea to create as their final project. The pictures below show their first color wheel where they created their colors by using only primary colors. Then the students beginning ideas and finally their designs on good paper. Some students are still working on theirs while others are still in the middle of their project. They will then work in groups to create a video on how to explain one aspect of the color wheel to others. Blow are the steps the students went though in order to complete this project.
Creating a color wheel using only the primary colors.
Sketchbook ideas for creating their own color wheel
Students had to present 3-4 sketch ideas before creating their final design
Students then transferred their sketchbook ideas to large paper
Students would then start painting in each section starting with primary colors and them making their own secondary and tertiary colors.
Students would then outline their design with black crayon for their finished product.
