• Class: Primary 6
  • Term: 1st Term
  • Week: 2
  • Age: 11 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: Basic Science And Technology
  • Curriculum Theme: Basic Technology
  • Previous Lesson: Colour
  • Topic: Colour: Secondary Colours
  • Content: Types of Secondary Colours

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • Cognitive Domain: Identify and list the types of secondary colours.
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of secondary colours in art and design.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Mix primary colours to create secondary colours.
  • Social Domain: Work collaboratively in groups to identify and create secondary colours.

Reference Materials:

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Colour wheel
  • Paints and brushes
  • Mixing palette
  • Chart showing primary and secondary colours

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding secondary colours is essential as it helps pupils to recognize how colours interact and combine in everyday life. It enhances their ability to create visually appealing art, which is important for self-expression and creativity.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with primary colours and have some experience with basic colour mixing.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: Colour: Secondary Colours

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set induction)5 minsDiscussionEngage pupils in recalling primary coloursTeacher asks pupils to name the three primary colours and discuss their significance.Pupils recall and mention the primary colours: red, blue, and yellow.Understanding primary colours as the basis for secondary colours.
Step 2: Identifying Secondary Colours10 minsDemonstrationUse visual aidsTeacher shows the colour wheel and explains that secondary colours are created by mixing two primary colours.Pupils observe the colour wheel and listen to the teacher’s explanation.Recognition of the secondary colours.
Step 3: Mixing Colours10 minsHands-on ActivityGroup workTeacher instructs pupils to mix primary colours using paints to create secondary colours.Pupils work in groups to mix colours and observe the new colours formed.Practical experience in creating secondary colours.
Step 4: Note Taking5 minsInteractiveGuided writingTeacher guides pupils in taking notes on secondary colours and their creation process.Pupils write down notes as instructed by the teacher.Reinforcement of learning through note-taking.
Step 5: Evaluation5 minsQuestioningOral questioningTeacher asks pupils questions to assess their understanding of secondary colours.Pupils respond to questions, demonstrating their understanding of the lesson.Assessment of pupils’ comprehension and retention of key concepts.
Step 6: Conclusion3 minsSummarizationRecap key pointsTeacher summarizes the lesson, highlighting the importance of secondary colours.Pupils listen and reflect on what they have learned.Consolidation of learning and preparation for the next lesson.

Lesson Content

Colour: Secondary Colours

Secondary colours are made by mixing two primary colours. The primary colours are red, blue, and yellow. When we mix these primary colours, we get secondary colours. Below are the secondary colours:

  1. Green – Created by mixing blue and yellow.
  2. Orange – Created by mixing red and yellow.
  3. Purple – Created by mixing blue and red.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. What are the three primary colours?
  2. List the secondary colours.
  3. How is the colour green created?
  4. Why are secondary colours important in art?
  5. Demonstrate mixing two primary colours to create a secondary colour.