Even Better Than the Real Thing? Using Synthetic Pigments in Art (Biomimicry)
by Jaime Camero
In this lesson, students are introduced to the use of synthetic pigments (biomimicry) in things they use everyday to make art. Students use solvents to separate colors and study chromatography in marker inks. This lesson is focused on chemistry in 8th grade science.
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8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iufg2uCn3AnbdAEE_gnIkNw97fstjWRp/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Writing
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