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Artyfactory: Color in Art Color Theory I, "Color as Light"

For Students 9th - 10th
Color theory I, "Color as Light", from artyfactory is an introduction to color theory in Art. This page provides an explanation with visual examples for help.
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Worqx: Color and Contrast

For Students 9th - 10th
In an continuing overview of color and color theory, this site focuses on color and contrast. Topics covered in the overview include simultaneous contrast, sensitivity to colorblind deficiencies, choosing complementary colors, and more.
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Fed Stats: Mapstats for Kids Color Scheme

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mapstats is a unique cross-curricular site that uses maps to teach about monochromatic color.
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California State University

Warm Sun and Too Cool Moon

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Basic color theory introduced in a creative way. Students gain understanding of warm and cool colors as they each choose a palette and paint a sun or a moon.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Henri Matisse

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at how Matisse used color and at how contemporary theories about optics and color influenced his work. The essay describes how a group of artists along with Matisse--Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat among them--became tired...
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Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Map Colouring

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on map coloring and the problem of proving that 4 colors would work for all maps. Francis Guthrie had to color a map of counties in England. He observed that four colors seemed to suffice for any map he tried, but he...
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Cells: Origins

For Students 9th - 10th
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the origin of cells. Discover some of the notable studies surrounding the history of life on Earth.

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