Learning intention
- To experiment with paint mixing to make a range of secondary colours.
Success criteria
- I can mix two primary colours to make
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.02 Explore media,
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Agree or disagree? Read the question. Tell learners to show two thumbs up if they agree or two thumbs down if they disagree.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support;
- Could use the Activity: Hand outline template.
- Could work in pairs: one learner draws around the other’s hand, and then they swap roles.
- Could use finger grips to hold fine paint brushes for the pattern work.
- Could use finger grips to remind them where to hold the brush to make controlled brush strokes.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should have more detail in their patterns.
- Could paint a pattern outside of the palm shape to fill the whole paper.
- Should be encouraged to use two other primary colours and explore the range of different shades, from light to dark.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Mix five different shades of a secondary colour.
- Use
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Vocabulary definitions
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shade
A colour referring to how dark or light it is.
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Example work


Auckley School, Doncaster


Auckley School, Doncaster
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Making colours
Lesson 2: Painting with colour
Lesson 3: Printing with paint
Lesson 4: Exploring colour mixing
Lesson 5: Clarice Cliff plates