Exploring Plant Pigments through Paper Chromatography
by Reny Mathew
In this lesson, students will explore the different pigments in green plants using spinach leaves. Students will identify the pigments by doing a lab using paper chromatography. They will observe the different pigments separate out. Students will be able to calculate the Retention factor (Rf) of each pigment front and compare with approximate Rf values of some common plants.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Bh4cVeZwLHb7dbh8a8n2l-fSYPcvcb_0/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson is designed to encourage students to explore their interests and pursue their passions while diving into the world of STEM. This lesson takes place in a classroom for one semester. 1 hour
Grades:
6th Grade
Students will track and collect data on the growth of micro-greens. They will also make a time lapse animation of the growth of the micro-greens.
