Leaf Chromatography Chlorophyll in Plants Investigation Booklet

Description

This resource briefly covers the following concepts:

• chlorophyll and chloroplasts
• chromatography/separation of mixtures
• capillary action
• photosynthesis/food-making process
• how and why plants change their color in the fall

This resource includes:

• differentiated reading pages – high and low explaining the above concepts
• vocabulary practice, reading comprehension, understanding of the investigation, drawing and caption practice, and journal writing response.
• worksheets/printables for the investigation booklet to demonstrate understanding of the concepts covered
• full page sheets and half-page sheets for students with different handwriting sizes
• printable and digital versions
• answer keys

Materials needed for the investigation (per group or for a demonstration):

• 3 fresh large green leaves (such as kale, spinach, or basil)
• 20 mL of nail polish remover/acetone
• measuring cup/graduated cylinder
• small plastic cup
• plastic spoon and plastic knife
• coffee filter
• tape
• scissors
• (Optional: yellow, red, orange leaves for fall)

This resource will benefit you and your students by:

• motivating them so they are engaged and interested in learning
• allowing differentiation so all needs are met
• meeting those much-needed standards in science and reading
• saving you time planning and giving you more time to refresh
• increasing student independence and empowering learning