Colours in Our Environment: Meaning, Types, Sources and Uses of Colours, Colour Wheel and Painting Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 9 Cultural and Creative Arts

COLOUR IN OUR ENVIRONMENT: MEANING, TYPES, SOURCES AND USES OF COLOURS, COLOUR WHEEL AND PAINTING 

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 4 – SECOND TERM – WEEK 9

THEME –  ARTS AND CRAFTS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Basic Movements in Dance: Meaning and Components of Basic Movements in Dance Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 8 Cultural and Creative Arts

TOPIC – COLOURS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning, Types and Sources of Colours

3. Sources and Uses of Colours

4. Wheel Colours and Painting

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of colour.

2. Identify different types of colours (primary, secondary, and tertiary colours).

3. Mention the sources of colours.

4. State the uses of colours.

5. Explain the meaning of the colour wheel.

6. Demonstrate simple colour mixing and produce a simple painting using colours.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about Basic Movements in Dance: Meaning and Components of Basic Movements in Dance. They have also learned about the elements and principles of design, which include colour as an important element used in artworks.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing pupils to the meaning, types, sources, and uses of colours, the colour wheel, and painting.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Colour wheel chart

2. Posters showing primary, secondary, and tertiary colours

3. Watercolour or poster paint

4. Paintbrushes

5. Crayons and coloured pencils

6. Palette or mixing tray

7. Water container

8. Drawing paper or cardboard

9. Pictures of colourful objects in the environment

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every day we see different colours around us, such as the blue sky, green leaves, red flowers, yellow sun, and colourful clothes. Colours make our environment beautiful and help us identify different objects easily. Artists also use colours to create attractive paintings and designs.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of colour, the types, sources, and uses of colours, the colour wheel, and how colours are used in painting.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF COLOURS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT

Colours in our environment are the different colours we see around us in nature and in man-made objects. They are found in things such as the sky, flowers, trees, animals, fruits, buildings, clothes, vehicles, and artworks. Colours make our surroundings beautiful, attractive, and easy to recognise.

EXAMPLES OF COLOURS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT

1. Red – Roses, tomatoes, ripe apples, stop signs

2. Yellow – Sunflower, ripe bananas, the sun

3. Blue – Sky, rivers, oceans

4. Green – Leaves, grass, vegetables

5. Orange – Oranges, carrots

6. Purple (Violet) – Some flowers, grapes

6. Black – Charcoal, tyres

7. White – Clouds, paper, milk

8. Brown – Tree trunks, soil, wood

LESSON 2 – MEANING OF COLOUR

Colour is the appearance of an object when light reflects from it. Colour makes objects beautiful, attractive, and easy to identify in our environment.

TYPES OF COLOURS

1. Primary Colours

These are the basic colours that cannot be made by mixing other colours.

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

2. Secondary Colours

These are colours formed by mixing two primary colours.

• Green (Blue + Yellow)

• Orange (Red + Yellow)

• Purple/Violet (Red + Blue)

3. Tertiary Colours

These are colours formed by mixing a primary colour with a neighbouring secondary colour.

• Red-Orange

• Yellow-Orange

• Yellow-Green

• Blue-Green

• Blue-Violet

• Red-Violet

LESSON 3 – SOURCES OF COLOURS

Colours can be obtained from different sources, such as:

1. Natural Sources

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Fruits

• Soil

• Charcoal

• Clay

• Trees

• Minerals

2. Artificial (Man-made) Sources

• Paint

• Crayons

• Coloured pencils

• Markers

• Fabric dyes

• Printing ink

• Watercolour

• Poster colour

USES OF COLOURS

Colours are used to:

1. Beautify our surroundings.

2. Decorate homes, schools, and public places.

3. Paint pictures and artworks.

4. Design clothes and fabrics.

5. Make signs and posters attractive.

6. Identify objects easily.

7. Express feelings and emotions.

8. Improve creativity in art and design.

LESSON 4 (AVAILABLE FREE PERIOD) – COLOUR WHEEL

A colour wheel is a circular chart that shows the relationship between colours.

The colour wheel consists of:

1. Primary Colours: Red, Yellow, Blue

2. Secondary Colours: Green, Orange, Purple (Violet)

3. Tertiary Colours: Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Violet, Red-Violet

PAINTING

Painting is the art of applying colours to a surface such as paper, canvas, wood, or walls using brushes, fingers, sponges, or other tools to create beautiful pictures and designs.

Materials for Painting

1. Paint

2. Paintbrush

3. Water

4. Palette

5. Drawing paper or cardboard

6. Pencil

7. Eraser

IMPORTANCE OF COLOUR AND PAINTING

Colour and painting help to:

1. Beautify artworks and the environment.

2. Develop creativity and imagination.

3. Express ideas and emotions.

4. Improve artistic skills.

5. Make learning interesting and enjoyable.

6. Preserve culture through art.

7. Create attractive designs and decorations.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Colour is the ________ of an object when light reflects from it.

A. weight

B. appearance

C. shape

D. size

2. Which of the following is a primary colour?

A. Orange

B. Green

C. Red

D. Purple

3. Green is formed by mixing ________.

A. Blue and Yellow

B. Red and Blue

C. Red and Yellow

D. Black and White

4. A colour wheel is a ________ that shows the relationship among colours.

A. circular chart

B. square box

C. notebook

D. ruler

5. Which of the following is used for painting?

A. Cup

B. Spoon

C. Plate

D. Paintbrush

B. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences using the words in the box: primary, painting, flowers, colour wheel, crayons

6. Red, Yellow, and Blue are ________ colours.

7. ________ are natural sources of colours.

8. The ________ shows the relationship among colours.

9. ________ are artificial sources of colours.

10. ________ is the art of applying colours to a surface.

C. True or False

11. Orange is a primary colour. ________

12. Colours make objects attractive. ________

13. Paint is a natural source of colour. ________

14. Painting helps to express ideas and emotions. ________

15. The colour wheel contains primary, secondary, and tertiary colours. ________

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Red – A. Circular chart of colours

17. Green – B. Primary colour

18. Colour wheel – C. Painting tool

19. Paintbrush – D. Secondary colour

20. Flowers – E. Natural source of colour

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Appearance

2. C – Red

3. A – Blue and Yellow

4. D – Circular chart

5. A – Paintbrush

6. primary

7. flowers

8. colour wheel

9. crayons

10. painting

11. False

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. B – Primary colour

17. D – Secondary colour

18. A – Circular chart of colours

19. C – Painting tool

20. E – Natural source of colour

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that colour is the appearance of an object when light reflects from it. Colours make our environment beautiful, attractive, and easy to identify.

Pupils identified the types of colours, namely primary colours (Red, Yellow, and Blue), secondary colours (Green, Orange, and Purple/Violet), and tertiary colours, which are formed by mixing a primary colour with a neighbouring secondary colour.

Furthermore, pupils learned the sources of colours, which include natural sources (such as flowers, leaves, fruits, clay, and minerals) and artificial sources (such as paint, crayons, coloured pencils, and dyes). They also discussed the uses of colours in decoration, painting, communication, and identification.

Finally, pupils learned that a colour wheel is a circular chart that shows the relationship among colours, and that painting is the art of applying colours to a surface to create beautiful pictures and designs.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher displays colourful objects such as flowers, fruits, clothes, crayons, and charts. The teacher asks pupils to identify the colours they can see.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the objects and mention different colours such as red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple.

Step 2: Meaning of Colour – The teacher explains that colour is the appearance of an object when light reflects from it. Colours make objects attractive and easy to identify.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of colour in their own words.

Step 3: Types, Sources, and Uses of Colours – The teacher introduces the types of colours:

• Primary colours

• Secondary colours

• Tertiary colours

The teacher also explains the natural and artificial sources of colours and discusses their uses in everyday life.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify different colours, classify them, and state their sources and uses.

Step 4: Colour Wheel – The teacher displays a colour wheel and explains how primary colours are mixed to produce secondary colours and how tertiary colours are formed.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the colour wheel and identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary colours.

Step 5: Painting Activity – The teacher demonstrates how to mix colours and use a paintbrush to produce a simple painting.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mix colours and create a simple painting using paint, crayons, or coloured pencils.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of colour.

• Group 2: Identify the types of colours with examples.

• Group 3: State the sources and uses of colours.

• Group 4: Draw and label a simple colour wheel or produce a simple painting.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss the assigned tasks and present their findings.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning, types, sources, and uses of colours, the colour wheel, and painting.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in the lesson.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of colour.

2. Identify the types of colours (primary, secondary, and tertiary colours).

4. Mention at least five sources of colours.

5. State at least five uses of colours.

6. Explain the meaning of the colour wheel.

7. Produce a simple painting using appropriate colours.