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Nature provides a rainbow of colors at one's fingertips. A hands-on activity uses natural plant materials to create all-natural dyes. Plants range from fruits and vegetables to flowers and greens. After extracting the pigments, eager scientists use them to create colorful fabrics.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask individuals to collect and bring different plants to use in the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Have pupils wear protective clothing when working with the pigments
- Expects a solid understanding of the parts of a plant
Pros
- Includes a list of plants that provide different color pigments
- Offers opportunities for extending the lesson
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- None