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Learners place cut flowers in colored water and observe how the flowers change. The flowers absorb the water through the stem and leaves. By watching the journey of harmless food coloring, learners can see all the places water goes in a plant.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- White carnations (daisies and other white flowers may work too)
- Clear, plastic cups or vases
- Water
- Food coloring
- Scissors
- Knife (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
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States of Matter
- Liquids
- Changes of Phase
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 2012