TechnoColors

The project TechnoColors begins with a Color Challenge. Using the Color Cards which are provided with the project resources, primary students sort the objects on each card according to color. Next, students complete a worksheet by coloring objects specific colors. Afterwards, they open the program Kid Pix Deluxe 4 and use the Drawing tools to follow instructions to draw a red apple, blue ball, yellow sun, and orange snake.

TechnoColors includes 40 color cards.

The next session introduces the concept of shading. Children use the Color and Shading Cards to see how one color can appear lighter or darker. Afterwards, they view colorful pictures, in the Color and Art resource, to find the light and dark colors.

Can you find the light yellow fish?

On the computer, students use Kid Pix Deluxe 4 to explore the Chalk, Crayon, and Marker tools. They change the tool color and thickness to draw a picture using shades of the same color.

Students investigate the feelings associated with colors. To start, students view three sets of pictures including a circus, birthday, and bedtime scene, in the Feelings and Color resource. One set of pictures uses red, orange, and yellow to create the feeling of excitement. The other set uses blue, purple, and green to create a calm feeling. Students discuss how color changes the mood.

Which picture uses color to show excitement?

On the computer, students sign in to Kid Pix Deluxe 4 and paint a picture using particular colors to express their feelings.