Lesson
Students create miniature kites using popsicle sticks and learn about complementary colors.
Recommended Ages
Preschool to middle school
Historical Art Examples or References
Images of kites and complementary colors
Vocabulary
Symmetry: two sides of an image that look the same
Complementary colors: pairs of colors that contrast each other
Materials
Glue
Scissors
Paper
Pencils
Popsicle sticks
Crayons
Anticipatory Set
Discussion on complementary colors
Directions
1. Cut out a diamond shape out of paper
2. Glue the popsicle sticks into a cross
3. Glue the popsicle sticks on the diamond to make a kite
4. Color in opposite quadrants two of the following colors: orange and blue, yellow and purple, green and red
Reflection
Life applications; how the lesson might apply to non-art related experiences or other types of knowledge.
1. What is a complementary color?
2. What are the complementary colors?