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Printing with chlorophyll! - Why is the grass green? (Experiment) |
by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author
This fun project allows you to actually see a plant’s chlorophyll for yourself while you make some pretty printed pictures!
First, go outside and gather up some green tree leaves from the ground or some loose blades of grass. Bring them inside and set them down at your work-station.
At your work-station, sandwich the leaves or grass in between a folded piece of paper. Hold the paper in place at your table with a weight or a little piece of tape.
Using the bottom side of a spoon, rub across your paper very firmly. – If you can’t press hard enough, ask a grown-up for some help. Make sure you rub the spoon across the entire shape of your leaves or grass before you’re done.
When you open up your folded “sandwich,“ you’ll find that you’ve transferred the chlorophyll from your plants right onto your paper or fabric! If you want, you can even add other drawings around your print!
Make more prints with other types of leaves or grass. Do they print different shades of green??