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This is an activity exploring color and color mixing. Learners use an eyedropper to place dots of thinned tempera paint onto a super-absorbent paper towel, noting how the colors spread out from the center. Use this activity to introduce early learners to primary and secondary colors. Discussion questions are included.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Eyedroppers
- Super absorbent paper towels or coffee filters
- Tempera paints
- Water
- Art trays
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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- All rights reserved, OMSI, 2004