Chemistry of Fall Colors
The Chemistry of Autumn Leaf Color
- Chemistry of Autumn Leaf Color: How Fall Colors Work
- Chemical of the Week: The Chemistry of Autumn Colors
- Science: Autumn’s Chemistry – TIME (1941 article) with poem
- Why Leaves Change Color
Experiments and Activities
Plant pigment
- Leaf Experiments
- pH Experiment
- How To Preserve Leaves with Glycerin (video)
- About Natural Indicators
- About Natural Dyes
- Lesson Plan (for younger children)
Students collect and compare leaves. Includes reading list.
Enjoy the Beauty of Fall
Take a field trip to see the beauty of autumn colors or visit an online photo gallery.