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- 8th - 12th
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Students recognize the concepts of the light-dependent and the Calvin cycles. They draw diagrams of the light-dependent reaction and the Calvin cycle. In addition, they investigate the effects of light on carbohydrate content in leaves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students are taught what the experiments of van Helmont, Priestley, and Ingenhousz reveal about haw plants grow. They state the overall equation for photosynthesis. Students describe the role of light and chlorophyll in photosynthesis. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students research information about plants and how they work in terrariums. They visit a local flower shop and write a journal article about what they learned from the florist. They investigate different plants such as ferns, mosses and carnivorous plants. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine how plants collect water and breathe. In groups, they participate in a variety of activities in which they discover how plants operate in terrariums. To end the lesson, they discuss why plants are important to the environment. Full Review »

