Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Color Profiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the same digital photo you see on a computer monitor may not look as good in print? When it comes to color profiles, there are a lot of options: RGB, CMYK, grayscale and indexed color are just a few. Learn how to choose...
Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Color

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students will be introduced to color, one of the basic elements of art, through analysis of works of art by Monet, Matisse, and Kandinsky. Class discussion focused on these paintings will help students understand how artists use color to...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Soil Color and Moisture

For Students 3rd - 5th
When you step in mud it can be very messy. How can you tell if soil is wet or dry before you step in it? In this experiment, you can see if color can help you figure it out.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Can the Color of Your House Reduce Your Energy Bill?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Did you know that the color of your house could save money? Do this experiment to see which colors regulate temperature best in different environments. Learn how painting the house can save money on the energy bill.
Website
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Value & Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic color theory is discussed in relaton to computer art applications. Illustrated.
Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Color of Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the color of minerals.
Graphic
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibits: Contrast of Color

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit of color contrast focuses on simultaneous contrast, the contrast of two colors, side-by-side, interacting with one another to change our perception. Pictures and examples are provided.
Unit Plan
The Best Notes

The Best Notes: The Color Purple by Alice Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Activity
American Chemical Society

Inquiry in Action: Color Changes With Acids and Bases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lab activity, students will learn how red cabbage can be used as an indicator of an acid or base by looking at its color changes.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: What Color Are the Leaves Really Turning?

For Students 2nd - 5th
Everyone loves the beautiful colors of fall, but where they come from and how they change color is a mystery. In this project, you will uncover the hidden colors of fall by separating plant pigments with paper chromatography.
Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Do Birds Care What Color Their Food Is?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob provides instructions for setting up an experiment to determine if birds care what color their food is.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Introduction to Sorting by Color

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergarteners find classifying and ordering fascinating. In this lesson, students learn to sort by color.
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Bird Feather Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Yes, birds can see color and this site delves into pigmentation, color abnormalities, and structural colors of birds' feathers.
Handout
Duke University

Duke University: The Color Force

For Students 9th - 10th
What does color have to do with particle physics? This page explains the concepts of color and the color force, which are fundamental subjects in quantum chromodynamics.
Handout
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin Dept. Of Natural Res.: Leaves Changing Color

For Students 3rd - 9th
Scroll below the Fall Color Report on this site for information from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that easily explains why and how leaves change color and why they fall. There are colorful illustrations and appropriate...
Activity
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Bill Nye Demonstration: Chemistry of Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder why some colors dissolve in water and others don't? Watch this video to learn why. [2:16]
Website
NASA

Nasa: What Is Ocean Color?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from NASA explains the meaning behind the different colors of the oceans. Gives information as to the role of phytoplankton in the color of the oceans and affects of the carbon cycle on the oceans.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Sorting by Color

For Teachers K Standards
Counting bears that are the same size and shape help students focus on just one attribute.
Activity
Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Mqed: Color Harmonies and Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The design project examines geometric shapes, color harmonies, and composition. An instructor sheet and student handout are included.
Primary
Other

Faq on Color for Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
There are answers to many frequently asked questions from artists concerning color. Most answers include a link with further explanations. If you have a question about color you can submit it. Also included is a link to art projects...
Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Nasa Online: Light: Light and Color

For Students 3rd - 5th
Click-through diagram explains how we perceive color.
Handout
Other

Mathematical the Four Color Theorem and Computer Proof

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the role of computer involvement in the four color map theorem.
Website
Other

Color Schemes Explanation

For Students 9th - 10th
A good page describing various color schemes, including complimentary, analagous, etc.
Handout
University of Washington

Does the Color of Foods and Drinks Affect Their Taste?

For Students 9th - 10th
"Does the color of foods and drinks affect their taste?" Find the answer to this question and many more by checking out this website. The site gives a detailed description of several studies outlining the correlation between the color...

Other popular searches