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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: Photosynthesis

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a 7-question multiple-choice quiz on the topic of photosynthesis.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Plants: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the role of plants in everyday life. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Plants."
Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Chloroplasts Show Me the Green

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read this concise description of the structure and function of chloroplasts inside a plant cell.
Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Photosynthesis Part I: The Sun and Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the four steps of photosynthesis in this brief, simplified tutorial.
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Metabolism

For Students 5th - 8th
Understand the science of metabolism with this simplified definition.
Lesson Plan
Education Development Center

Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Photosynthesis

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners become editors at NoWay, a web site that publishes amazing-but-true stories. Two stories being considered for publication include claims about photosynthesis. Students must evaluate the validity of the claims by looking for...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Glucose and Atp

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of glucose and ATP.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Importance of Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the importance of plants to life on Earth.
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Other

Missouri Dept. Of Conservation: Missouri Forest Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site highlights the importance of forests and the need to keep them healthy. Information about how Missouri depends on its forests for many uses is highlighted.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bubbling Plants

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students learn a simple technique for quantifying the amount of photosynthesis that occurs in a given period of time, using a common water plant (Elodea). They can use this technique to compare the amounts of photosynthesis that occur...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Planting Thoughts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students gain an understanding of the parts of a plant, plant types and how they produce their own food from sunlight through photosynthesis. They also learn about transpiration, the process by which plants release moisture to the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Calvin Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the Calvin cycle, the second stage of photosynthesis.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the role of leaves in photosynthesis.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Marine Food Chains

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the marine food chain.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This biology site provides information on plant basics such as what makes a plant as well as what we can learn from plants.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Processes

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about amazing processes and how they connect. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Reaction Chemistry

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a biochemical reaction, the different types and the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Prokaryote Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of classifying prokaryotes and prokaryotic domains.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Autotrophs and Heterotrophs

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive exercise regarding autotrophs and heterotrophs. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it is worth your while!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Although we generally discuss plants when learning about photosynthesis, keep in mind that plants are not the only organisms that can make their own food. Some...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Endothermic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of an endothermic reaction, the role of energy, and examples of endothermic reactions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Chloroplasts

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of chloroplasts.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Photosynthesis Reactions

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The process of photosynthesis and its importance in life on earth, and examples of photosynthetic organisms.