It's Not Easy Being Green... Or Is It? In this activity we will explore the wild world of chlorophyll to see how many naturally occurring shades of green exist even during late winter and early spring. So grab a handful of your favorite green snack, and let's go green! Why are plants green? In the video to the left, we will start to understand how chlorophyl works and why it makes plants appear green. As you watch, see if you can answer the following questions:How does light effect how we see color?What color did archaea turn the oceans of long …