Fall Leaf Chromatography

Experiment with different types of leaves and write about the pigments you discover.

In the fall, leaves turn various shades of yellow, orange, and red. But why do they change color? You can do a simple chromatography experiment, which will help you to see the pigments hidden within a leaf. Write about how the process works, what colors you saw in different kinds of leaves, and how the results surprised you or met your expectations. This prompt gets to the heart of scientific observation and procedure.