2nd Term Week 3 Basic science Lesson Note: Colours (Part 2) – Secondary Colours & Mixing

Week 3: Colours (Part 2) – Secondary Colours & Mixing

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Basic Science and Technology
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: Second Term, Week 3
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Poster paints or watercolors (Red, Blue, Yellow), clear plastic cups with water, paintbrushes, rainbow poster.
• Textbook Guide: Turn to the "Color Mixing" exercise pages in the textbook.

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define secondary colors.
2. State the correct primary color combinations to produce secondary colors.
3. Recognize colors found in nature, such as the rainbow.

Presentation Steps

1. Introduction: Review primary colors (Red, Blue, Yellow). Ask: "What happens if we mix two primary colors together?"
2. Demonstrating Secondary Colors: Perform live color-mixing using paint or tinted water:
   • Mix **Red + Yellow** to form **Orange**.
   • Mix **Blue + Yellow** to form **Green**.
   • Mix **Red + Blue** to form **Purple**.
3. Other Common Colors & Nature: Mention black, white, brown, pink, and grey. Display a rainbow chart showing the natural spectrum.
4. Class Activity: Let pupils paint or mix colored water in small groups to make green, orange, and purple.

📝 Short Board Note for Pupils

WEEK 3
TOPIC: COLOURS (PART 2) - SECONDARY COLOURS

1. Secondary colours are made by mixing two primary colors together.

2. Color Mixing Rules:

• Red + Yellow = Orange
• Blue + Yellow = Green
• Red + Blue = Purple

3. Secondary colors are: Orange, Green, and Purple.

4. Other colors include: White, Black, Brown, Pink, and Grey.

5. The **Rainbow** shows natural colors in the sky after rain.

Evaluation & Assessment

• What is a secondary color?
• Which two primary colors do we mix to get green?
• What color do you get when you mix Red and Yellow?