Seventh graders learn about complementary colors — pairs that sit opposite on the color wheel, like red and green — and how placing them together makes each one look brighter and more vivid.
Students will be able to…
Why does a red flower pop against green leaves? They’re complementary colors! What are they, and how do artists use them?
Project this and match each color (or idea) to its complement or meaning — tap the left, then tap the right.
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A red flower pops against green leaves — why? Complementary colors!
Students explore.
Students create.
Students share.
Students respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Visual Arts).
Use complementary colors.
Perceive color relationships.
Plan a color scheme.
Describe color contrast.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students find a complementary color pair in the world and describe how they pop together. A printable complementary sheet is in the Arts library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.