Clown Color Mixing

Color mixing experiments build scientific thinking and artistic expression.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Students will explore mixing primary colors.
• Students will identify resulting colors.

Materials

• Finger paints (red, blue, yellow)
• White paper
• Palettes
• Smocks

Instructions

1. Discuss how clowns wear bright, colorful clothes.

2. Provide primary colors and let students mix them.

3. Record which colors they create.

4. Paint a colorful clown using mixed colors.

Educator tip

Ask prediction questions: 'What will happen if we mix red and yellow?'

Assessment

Check understanding of color combinations.

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