Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages
Exploration of the full spectrum of color choices available to artists past and present.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Primary Subtractive Colors
Manipulate "pigmented" color discs to see how mixing subtractive colors affect the overall color.
Other
Golden Artist Colors: Color Mixing Guide
Golden Artist Colors presents a guide to mixing acrylic paint. An explanation of color theory and mixing color with paint is included on this site. There are also color charts and exercises that can be done with paint that explore how...
Other
Eggtempera: The Society of Tempera Painters
This site explains about using egg tempera paint. The history of the medium and examples from past and present artists are included on this site. The information on this site is very complete with everything you need to know about the...
Museum Network (UK)
Wallace Collection: Material World: Paint
Learn about the material composition of paints used by artists and where pigments that give paint its color come from. Emphasis is on natural pigments obtained from plants, animals, and minerals, rather than on paints created for...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Primary Colors
The concept of colors is discussed on this page. Read about primary colors, how complementary colors are created, what the process of color subtraction is, pigments and dyes, plus more. Also included are interactive Java tutorials.
University of California
Ucmp: Photosynthetic Pigments
The University of California provides an overview of photosynthetic pigments includes definition, importance in photosynthesis, and description of 3 basic classes of pigments.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Chromatography: Selecting Variables
For this lab, students will demonstrate observation skills as they design an experiment to separate colors of various water-based pens in order to learn about mixtures and solutions. Students will determine a variable to test and...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Chromatography?
Find out why leaves change color in the fall, and learn how to do paper chromatography to separate the pigments found in a leaf. [4:24]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Skin Color
Angela Koine Flynn describes the science of skin color. [4:53]
Other
History, Definitions,& Techniques of Oil Painting
Artist Ron Sanders presents a comprehensive look at oil colors and painting techniques prior to the 20th century. Explanation of mediums, grounds, supports, pigments, techniques and much more. Quotes from and about master artists and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Light
A video and a short quiz on the basic concepts and vocabulary for understanding light energy.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Light Reaction
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.
York University
York University: Color and Color Vision
York University provides an index page to several other pages on the topic of color and color vision. The pages are part of an online "book." Many graphics and explanations.
Other
Skin: Online Word Search Puzzle
Find words associated with skin (like scab, scar, germs, and senses) in this word search. When finished, rescramble the letters and play again.
Other
Catch the Science Bug: Colors in a Leaf [Pdf]
Activity involves collecting leaves to compare green leaves with fall leaves that have changed color. Students will record data on an observation sheet.
Fundación Cientec
Cientec: Colores en Los Pigmentos Y en La Luz
An introduction to colors in the pigment and in the light.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Lipstick Chemistry
This site from Frostburg State University answers a dye relevant question and in doing so gives the structural formula of a common dye. It explains how lipstick color lasts, and what chemical produces the red color.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Dry Erase
Watch Scientist Joe make a figure drawn with a dry erase marker dance. Links to video of the experiment.