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In this activity on page 5 of the PDF (Plants—The Green Machines), learners use chromatography to separate and identify pigments within various leaves.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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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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This is an online exhibit about color perception. Learners set a random background color and then try to mix red, blue, and green light to match.

free Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this family or group activity, learners conduct a chromatography experiment to reveal the colors that leaves "hide" under their green pigments.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 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