$5 General Admission
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From the time leaves first appear in spring to the time they shed, most leaves are green. Then, you notice they start turning to different hues of yellow and orange. Some even turn a brilliant red or purple. Why does this happen? What causes leaves that stay green for months to turn to such a variety of colors over a period of just weeks?

In this activity, we will explore the science behind leaf colors. You will learn what chemicals give leaves their colors and why they change. You will also devise a simple experiment to extract these special chemicals, called pigments, from leaves. As a bonus, you will also learn how to identify some of the common trees we have in Kansas City by their leaves and bark.

PLEASE NOTE:

• We require a 24 hour cancellation notice for Little Explorers Club and JAM Sessions reservations via emailing info@visitthemap.org. Please include the name on the reservation, number of students, date and time of the class.

• Please help create an outstanding learning environment by limiting disruptions in the classroom! 

• Parents are, of course, always welcome to remain in class but should a parent choose to step out, we have provided a seating area just outside the classrooms. Parents and siblings are also welcome to explore our Discovery Room or the rest of the Museum until the class concludes.