Watch celery change from green to purple in a video that demonstrates how celery absorbs food coloring to change the color of the leaves. The resource has viewers thinking about the science behind types of water and photosynthesis.

Concepts

photosynthesis, food coloring

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring the experiment to life by conducting it in the classroom
• Create a vocabulary or sequencing worksheet that learners complete as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure there are no food allergies in the classroom
• Video assumes viewers have a basic understanding of photosynthesis and how plants grow
• Best suited for an upper elementary science class
• Video is included in a series of photosynthesis related videos

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers directions and a demonstration for completing the experiment at home or in the classroom

Cons

• Speaker talks very fast

Common Core

RI.2.7 RI.3.7 RI.4.7