Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Civil Environmental: Ecology I: The Earth System
College-level online course highlighting the fundamentals of ecology. Course topics include coevolution of the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere; photosynthesis and respiration; and the carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles....
Texas A&M University
Story Time: Discover Scientists' Biographies
Read very accessible biographies of thirteen scientists in many fields including medicine, paleontology, genetics, chemistry, physiology, marine biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and natural selection. Emphasis is on the scientists'...
Globio
Glossopedia: Plants
Plants are one of the two major Kingdoms of living creatures on the Earth. They are the only beings which produce their own food. Additionally, plants are necessary for animals to live. Plant anatomy, life cycle, reproduction and the...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Photosynthesis
This activity introduces the concept of plant color being determined by pigments, which interactive with light. The idea that chlorophyll is used by plants for energy is then discussed, along with the first step of the photosynthetic...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Plants
Investigate how plants eat with these interactive science simulation.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Johnson Explorations: Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is illustrated in this interactive. Begin by looking at a chloroplast and follow the path of electrons throughout. Discover what can affect the rate of photosynthesis by adjusting the light intensity and light wavelength.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Energy Cycle From Plants to Animals
Find out about the essential role energy plays in cell function and in sustaining life. Trace energy transformations as they pass from one living thing to another.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Why Study Photosynthesis?
Article discusses importance of Photosynthesis in terms of food, energy, and environment. Relates process to human needs.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Chloroplasts
Take this ten-question review quiz over the cell's chloroplasts. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Photosynthesis
Discover what you know about photosynthesis by taking this post test.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Photosynthesis
Discover what you know about photosynthesis by taking this pre test.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Norway: What Do Plants Need to Grow Well?
Join Hilde on her trip through the fjords in Norway. Learn more about plants and how plants are able to grow.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Photosynthesis and the Web
Page describes Photosynthesis in great detail. Provides an extensive amount of links on all different aspects of photosynthesis. Very thourough.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Fate of Excited Pigment Molecules
Biology Project tutorial from the University of Alabama explains the molecular events that occur as a pigment molecule absorbs a photon of light during photosynthesis.
University of California
Ucmp: Photosynthetic Pigments
The University of California provides an overview of photosynthetic pigments includes definition, importance in photosynthesis, and description of 3 basic classes of pigments.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Photosynthesis and Respiration
Students use the gas sensors to measure the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide consumed or produced by a plant during respiration and photosynthesis. They also determine the rate of respiration and photosynthesis in a plant.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Jason: Tropical Forests Cleaning the Air?
Rainforests at the Crossroads: Measure the CO2 level in a bottle that contains spinach leaves when it is exposed to light. Then collect CO2 data and observe the effects of photosynthesis as you add leaves in the bottle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Chemistry of Autumn
This activity is designed to check student understanding of the chemistry of pigments and introduce spectroscopy using a relevant natural event.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Photosynthesis
Students can use a Colorimeter to compare the rates of photosynthesis for plants in different light conditions. They investigate the role of chloroplasts and light on photosynthesis.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Evergreens
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating an Inquiry Approach to Germination Growth in Plants
In this lab, students investigate the effects of a variable on the germination of a small plant. They will compare the growth of their variable to a control then write a lab report to report their findings.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Designing an Experiment to Test the Rate of Photosynthesis
Using spinach leaf disks, students measure the rate at which the photosynthesis process occurs. Students speculate on further investigations that could be done and discuss how the rate at which photosynthesis occurs has vast implications...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Energy Flow Through Organisms: Introduction to Photosynthesis/respiration
In this life science classroom activity, students will use cooperative learning and whole class discussions to be introduced to the concept of energy flow through organisms, and understand the basic processes of photosynthesis and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive Oil Using the Vernier Spectrometer
In this activity, students investigate how much chlorophyll is in olive oil using a Varnier Spectrometer.