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The article describes how to perform a simple chromatography. This would be great for students who do not have experience with chromatography as an introductory experience. Other aritcles ... See More

The article describes how to perform a simple chromatography. This would be great for students who do not have experience with chromatography as an introductory experience. Other aritcles that show how to use plant dyes, candy dyes would make great follow up investigations.

Great Activity to teach Chromatography

This book chapter details a simple, yet effective, activity to teach young students about chromatography. Included in the chapter are step-by-step instructions to complete the activity, an ... See More

This book chapter details a simple, yet effective, activity to teach young students about chromatography. Included in the chapter are step-by-step instructions to complete the activity, an assessment rubric, and extension ideas. This chapter is written for K-5, however, I think that the concepts and procedures in this activity might be hard for K/1 students to grasp.

Chromatography - Looking Beyond the Obvious

This is a neat chapter that reminds all teachers that we can use simple inks and food coloring to turn our classroom into a CSI learning environment, forcing students to look beyond what the... See More

This is a neat chapter that reminds all teachers that we can use simple inks and food coloring to turn our classroom into a CSI learning environment, forcing students to look beyond what they obviously see with their eyes to discover the component elements of that picture. The techniques and tools presented, as well as the resource,s enable teachers to inspire students to probe and to question what they think is obvious in order to uncover what lays beneath. The cognitive process presented in this chapter extends far beyond simple chromotography and helps to establish foundations for deeper understanding in other content areas. This chapter is a great resource for preservice, veteran, and new to teaching educators and fun but instructive inquiry at all agea. A safe and inexpensive way to model CSI learning.