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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Basic color theory is discussed in relaton to computer art applications. Illustrated.

This resource provides information about the color of minerals.

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.

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.

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.

Collection of coloring pages and worksheets featuring different areas of biology and fun facts. Print pages out to color or download and color online.

Graph coloring is widely used. Unfortunately, there is no efficient algorithm available for coloring a graph with a minimum number of colors as the problem is a known NP-Complete problem. There are approximate algorithms to solve the...

Yes, birds can see color and this site delves into pigmentation, color abnormalities, and structural colors of birds' feathers.

Science Bob provides instructions for setting up an experiment to determine if birds care what color their food is.

Kindergarteners find classifying and ordering fascinating. In this lesson, students learn to sort by color.

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.

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...

Ever wonder why some colors dissolve in water and others don't? Watch this video to learn why. [2:16]

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.

Counting bears that are the same size and shape help students focus on just one attribute.

The design project examines geometric shapes, color harmonies, and composition. An instructor sheet and student handout are included.

Can you affect the behavior of moths by using different colored lights to attract them? This extensive science fair project from Science Buddies gives lots of suggestions on how to set up an experiment and variations of that experiment...

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...

Click-through diagram explains how we perceive color.