4 sessions; 50 minutes per session

SWBAT to create secondary and intermediate colors using only primay colors in the provided medium.

1. Attached pie slice
2. Pencil
3. Scissors
4. Paint (primary colors)
5. Paper

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1. Students use the pie slice (4 to a sheet) template to create a simple design

2. Students cut out desired pie slice(s)
—I suggest gluing the template paper onto a heavier stock paper to create a stronger stencil

3.Students trace stencils side by side, tip to tip onto larger sheet
—I suggest placing a dot in the center of the paper
—If this is not done perfectly, your circle will be compromised

4. Students begin to mix colors and paint.
—I suggest having them focus on 2 primaries at a time.

Students are assessed on a rubric that is given out before the project. They are graded on a scale of 0-3 for categories including: Craft, Use of Materials and Technique, and Use of Class Time.

Be sure to teach and have them practice how to mix and paint with whatever medium you decide to use.

Be sure to practice this process once on your own before teaching it!

[5-8] Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas

[5-8] Students select and use the qualities of structures and functions of art to improve communication of their ideas

Balance, Color/Value, Rhythm/Pattern, Shape

Acrylic, Oil, Painting, Tempera, Watercolor

pieslice.pdf