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Pigmentation of leaves is important in plant processes. Scholars use chromatography to create a better picture of the pigmentation in an assortment of leaves. They share their results to make comparisons between different plant species.
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- Have pupils bring in different samples of leaves for testing
- Ask individuals to organize the chromatography results into similar groups and justify the types of groups they create
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- Requires specific materials and time for set up
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- Offers extensions that connect to different disciplines
- Emphasizes important scientific vocabulary
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