Introduction
Art can teach you about colors, how to mix them and have fun. Students will show their understanding of concepts of primary, secondary and intermediate colors.
Task
Students will paint each color onto each piece of the pie until the pie looks like a rainbow.
Students Mixed Colors Correctly
Colors Placed in the Appropriate Place on the Color Wheel
Colors Labeled Correctly
Process
1. Whole class discussion of colors and the concept of color mixing.
2. Preview project and instructions with class.
3. Helpers pass out table supply baskets.
4. Students will paint the 12 paper plate slices per color wheel, beginning with the primary colors, then secondary, and finally intermediate. (Refer to color chart for mixing colors)
5. Students will construct their slice of the pie and one for each of three friends. They will first carefully sort out pieces by primary, secondary or intermediate color.
6. Put a star by your favorite piece! If you have time, decorate your pie piece with whipped cream and a cherry on top!
Evaluation
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Points |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Score |
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Skill |
Artwork is outstanding and was finished with a great deal of patience |
Showed above average craftsmanship and understanding |
Showed average craftsmanship and understanding |
Showed poor craftsmanship or lack of understanding |
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Creativity |
Show unique level of originality |
Demonstrates originality |
Lacked sincere originality |
Little or no evidence of original thought |
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Effort |
Gave effort far beyond requirements |
Completed the project in an above average manner, yet more could have been done |
Finished the project, but it lacks finishing touches or can be improved upon with little effort |
Did not finish the work in a satisfactory manner |
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Behavior |
Displayed a positive response all of the time during the development of the piece |
Displayed a positive response most of the time during development of the piece |
Displayed negative responses at times during the development of the piece |
Displayed a negative response throughout the development of the piece |
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Completion |
Shows the applied principle discussed in class in unique manner |
Shows the applied principles discussed in class |
Did the assignment in satisfactory manner, but lack of planning was evident |
Did minimum work or was not finished |
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Total Points |
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Conclusion
This activity teaches students the basic colors in art and how to mix them correctly and get other colors. The rainbow pie is a fun and easy way to each students about colors.
Credits
Ms. Metz