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Color Scheme Studies with 3rd Grade

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My third grade classes studied color theory by using the color wheel.  They learned about many different color schemes including warm, cool, neutral, primary, secondary, rainbow, analogous, monochromatic and complementary.  First, they started by coloring in this Color Wheel worksheet.  (I added monochromatic and neutral to the list.)

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On 8.5″ x 5.5″ white copy paper, the students drew a design that had rhythm through the use of repeating lines or shapes.  We talked about how rhythm in art is similar to rhythm in music.. it is like a visual beat.

Then, the papers were photocopied 4 times.  The students colored 4 of these in different color schemes that they chose from their sheet. We left the original uncolored in case they needed a new copy. They used colored pencils and woodless colored pencils to color their designs.

 

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

2 Responses to Color Scheme Studies with 3rd Grade

  1. Valerie Ling says:

    I love the way you use the students’ drawings repeatedly to teach the colour concepts. It validates their work and their choices while exploring and learning about colour. Great exercise on so many levels! I will be using this idea next year. Thanks for sharing

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