RDS Science Live - Why Are Leaves Green and Why Do Leaves Change Colour in the Autumn?

To a scientist, capillary action, chromatography and ultra-voilet light go hand in hand. To budding young scientists these terms may not be all that familiar and yet these principles can be simply explained in our exciting demonstrations on photosynthesis. We want to connect science with nature and, in doing so, excite and inspire students to view science in a different light. Using a simple leaf, we can showcase the wonders of nature by providing simple answers to questions such as how water flows upwards from the soil into plants and why leaves change colour in the autumn.

Relevance to the Curriculum: Senior Primary Age 10-12

This demonstration lecture explores the Biology strand of the Primary Curriculum, focusing on capillary action, chromatography and ultra-voilet light. Three different yet interdependent scientific concepts will be explored and these will be related to the student by experimentation, communicating results and analysis of findings.

Venue: Minerva Suite

Opening Hours:

First Session: 10.00am

Second Session: 12.00 noon

Admission:

€2.00 per student and advance booking is essential.

Maximum number of students per session: 40

Please see booking terms and conditions on www.rds.ie/sciencelive for further information.

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