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Third Grade celebrated fall colors this week! We did an inquiry-based color mixing activity. I asked them to closely study a fall leaf, notice the wide variety of colors, and recreate as many as possible by mixing and blending basic colors of paint. Students were to be inquirers and find the answers to these questions: Rather than give instructions on how to make the colors, I wanted students to figure it out for themselves through experimentation. I wanted them to notice the effects of adding new colors- for example, what change would adding brown cause? What about adding brown and green together? What if I added peach or yellow next? Students were very successful in matching the colors. I was pleased with their enthusiasm and perseverance! We worked on this for the full hour, and they still weren't ready to clean up when our time was over! Some students had time to think of creative names for their color creations. They had some really fun ideas! We had a special guest on Friday! Our principal, Mrs. Humphries, was able to come in and paint with us for a while! She is a pretty talented color-namer!
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