The Vibrant World of Colours

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The Vibrant World of Colours

Learning objective

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the basics of colours, their types, and how they affect our perception.

What do you already know about colours?

Primary Colours

Primary colours are red, blue, and yellow. They cannot be created by mixing other colours.

Secondary Colours

Secondary colours are created by mixing two primary colours: green, orange, and purple.

Tertiary Colours

Tertiary colours are combinations of primary and secondary colours, such as red-orange and blue-green.

Warm and Cool Colours

Warm colours include red, orange, and yellow. Cool colours include blue, green, and purple.

Colour Harmony

Colour harmony refers to the pleasing arrangement of colours, like complementary and analogous schemes.

The Colour Wheel

The colour wheel is a circular diagram of colours, showing relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary hues.

Colours in Culture

Colours hold different meanings in cultures; red can signify luck or warning, green can mean growth or envy.

Interactive Activity: Colour Mixing

Mix primary colours to create secondary and tertiary colours. Observe the changes and record your findings.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.