Chromatography- Which pigments are in black markers?

Chromatography is the process of separating pigments in a color. In this video I demonstrate the process of Chromatography using Skittles and markers. This lesson can be conducted with students in grades 3rd-6th. Thank you for watching!
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Coffee filters
Pencils
Skittles or M&M's
Markers
Water
Salt water solution- 1/8 teaspoon of salt to 3 cups of water
Clear cup
plate or pie pan

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[firstgradefrenchies]

That's a really fun idea for junior grades!

[eye]

My favorite candy!! Such a fun experiment

[jannua]

Super cool video and great use of skittles!! I bet kids love it

[sixmom]

This goes along with the chapter we are studying this week in MasterBooks Matter: Its Properties and Changes. Quite fun.

[SevenInAll]

This is different from any experiments I've seen with skittles before! Thanks for sharing--I learned a new word, never knew what chromatography meant before.

[keeperofmyhomeespanol]

Amazing!!!! Have to give this one a try!!!👏🏽 My kiddos would love this!

[RussellsLovingLife]

Great video! I love the list of materials at the beginning and how you used items the kids would find interesting.

[ItsAllPrimary]

With the little ones, I put the skittles in a shallow amount of milk. I haven't tried the black marker but it's very cool to see the colours separate. Have a blessed weekend, sweet friend!

[marysmemoriesinmotion]

This is always such a fun experiment! A great time of year to share it. 😊

[IdeaCraft]

Hi Dear Michelle,
always very interesting, love you
Thanks

[SchmidtMinutes]

Yes! I remember doing this as a kid. Always a fun way to learn about how colors are made. I've seen some art teachers use this experiment to learn about primary & secondary colors. Great video!

[PatriciaBreech]

Hi Michelle, I pray all is well! This one is new to me. I’m loving all of your experiments. I’m learning so much! I can’t wait to see what’s next. I survived my first week of blended learning, Thank God! Enjoy what’s left of your weekend sweet friend. BLESSINGS

[ClarksCozyCorner]

Oh my word! I don't know if I would be able to make it through this experiment! Hahahhaa! Skittles are my absolute favorite!!!😂😂😂 This was so so fun Michelle! Another great video! You always teach me so much!! Now I want to try this with all different types of markers!! This would be so cool Michelle for those who have dye allergies..they could see what items have that particular dye it in!

[DiverseTutors]

Wow! Freak explanation and demonstration. X

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[Sheldaray]

This is so interesting! Do you discover these types of experiments through trial and error or have you collected resources over the years?

[cMrob]

Very informational. I wonder how that would work with coloring in food. I thought about how although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) makes sure that all food additives, including dyes, are safe to eat, there are still some people who are more sensitive to dyes than others. And even though food dye allergies are pretty rare, they still can occur. With that being said, testing some types of foods, like candies, would be helpful to see what's really in them, especially if it's a child with the allergies. Does this make sense? Great video and presentation as usually. A++++

[asmrformoms]

this is fun!!! I'm not super fun with experiments, go you!!!

[Frugal]

Awesome video, very interesting and fun 😀

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