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- 2nd
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Students, using large colored poster board, explore photosynthesis and its effect on the food chain and survival of organisms. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate the effects of photosynthesis and respiration. They decide which variables to analyze in a microcosm study. They produce a written paper, oral presentation, poster, or multi-media presentation Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the concept of photosynthesis. As a class, they brainstorm a list of what they already know about plants and individually grow a plant on their own in the classroom. They record their observations daily and adjust the amount of sunlight and water to improve the condition of the plant. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students describe how plants use the energy from light to make sugars from carbon dioxide and water to produce food that can be used immediately or stored for later use. Students are asked: "How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?" Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the characteristics of photosynthesis. In groups, they complete various experiments with light focusing on the planet of Saturn to see if photosynthesis could occur there. They share their conclusions with the class and answer lab questions. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to the process of photosynthesis by discussion and then by participating in an experiment. They then answer questions as independent practice project. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the concept of photosynthesis. They investigate the effects of light on seedlings. Students grow plants and record the data. Students view satellite images that show the monthly amount of vegetation present in the U.S. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students investigate the concepts related to the action of photosynthesis as it takes place in the forest ecosystem. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students write a paragraph about the function of plants and focus upon the creation of energy for producers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students assess and experiment with the role of plant pigments in photosynthesis. They relate the basic principles of photosynthesis utilizing paper chromatography to evaluate a hypothesis regarding plant pigments as well as the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify photosynthesis as a process through which organisms make their own food. They practice the process for writing the formula for the photosynthesis equation. Students describe how the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration compliment each other. Full Review »