The Rainbow of Colours
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet are the colours that make up a rainbow. A rainbow is always a pleasure to see in our skies. It give a sense of peace and calmness after a storm. Rainbows are always a sign of peace. A rainbow was seen after the great worldwide flood in Noah’s Ark story. It symbolized God’s mercy for the world. In this presentation the students Alicia, Shannon and Megan gave an insight on the rainbow. They discuss how a rainbow is created and also what it symbolizes in our social world. In this presentation the students Alicia, Shannon and Megan gave an insight on the rainbow not only how it is created but also in other social aspects.
The students' opinion about Colours
These 2 videos show the work and opinions of Class 4.4. Students were given the opportunity to use colours in their presentations in a way to create an interesting and effective presentation on the use of colour and effects. . They had also to consider their preferred colours and use these in a presentation. They soon realised that colours do create an effect on the audience, sometimes positive and sometimes not so much. Dark colours although they create a stupefaction ambience can bore the audience and make them sleepy, whereas too bright presentations can be sore to the eyes. Well, take a look at the good effort they made, well done girls! :)These 2 videos show the work and opinions of Class 4.4. How do they conceive colours, what is their preferred colour and what do the different colours means to them?
How do colours affect our mood?
Colours are all around us. How do they affect our moods, our emotions or our behaviour? Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the colour blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how colour can dramatically affect moods, feelings, and emotions. It is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood, and cause physiological reactions.
http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/a/colorpsych.htm
Thresanne Grixti, a Form 5 student, has researched this topic in depth, and completed the following presentation:
Awareness Ribbons
The use of various coloured ribbons is designed to create public awareness to health, medical conditions, disability, and other issues. An awareness ribbon is defined as a piece of coloured ribbon folded across itself creating a loop shape - or a representation of such. Today, awareness ribbons are used globally as a way for wearers of the ribbon(s) to make a statement of support for a particular cause or issue.
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/ribbons.php
A group of students researched the colours of some of the most problematic cancer types, and the ribbons associated with them:
Use of Colours in Idioms
Any English language teacher would suggest to her students that it is important to add colour to the language by adding idioms in their creative writings. Below are just a few of the English idioms commonly used during the English language/syllabus, and that include at least 1 colour in the expression.
The following 3 presentations were researched and prepared by Michela and Elyse:
Do You Colour Code?
Electrical Wires, Electronic Colour Code, Jump Start Cable, Navigation Code and Traffic Lights are only a few cases where colour coding has been used. Colour coding is a system for displaying information by using different colours. It helps to make life easier and more secure. Well, Ruth, Shania and Martina also took the initiative to interview a few students, teachers and administrative staff as to the use of colour coding.
The Four Colour Theorem
The Four Colour Theorem has been discussed for more than a century by mathematicians. Its proof and fallibility has been the controversy between well-established mathematicians. Chloe and Caprice explained this Colour Theorem, how to proof it and how it was proved. They also suggested activities and sites that you can try to proof this theorem. Give it a try!
The Four Colour Theorem has been discussed for more than a century by mathematicians. Its proof and fallibility has been the controversy between well-established mathematicians. Chloe and Caprice explained this Colour Theorem, how to proof it and how it was proved. They also suggested activities and sites that you can try to proof this theorem. Give it a try!
Colouring 3D Shapes
My special maths class had the opportunity to give life to their 3D shapes. As part of the Shape topic in Maths, Jessica, Aisha, Nadine and Shantelle were invited to colour out their 3D shape handout with their favourite colours. They not only enjoyed giving colour to the different shapes but also enjoyed bringing them to life and interacting with them. These handouts were used with a tablet to augment them to life using the Quiver App. This activity stimulate the students’ creativity and inquisitively explored the shapes visual effects.