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In this activity on page 9 of the PDF, learners make their own paint using chalk as a pigment and glue and water as binders. This activity introduces learners to special mixtures called suspensions.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In "Chemistry is Colorful" learners explore different materials through paper chromatography.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners work in groups of four to explore light. Learners create new colors from the primary colors of light from flashlights covered in theatrical gels or cellophane.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will use milk and a few other basic ingredients to create a chemical change to make a color wheel.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners use chromatography to separate and analyze the mixture of pigments in leaves. Use this activity to discuss photosynthesis as well as why leaves change color in autumn.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes