CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Calvin Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The second stage of photosynthesis, the Calvin Cycle, is described. Students will learn how to write the overall photosynthesis equation, explain RuBisCo, describe...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Calvin Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the Calvin cycle, the second stage of photosynthesis.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Nature's Smallest Factory: The Calvin Cycle
Use this TED Ed lesson, complete with video, questions, and links to resources for deeper understanding of the Calvin Cycle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Photosynthesis Summary
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What is photosynthesis? Students will review the process of photosynthesis, the light reaction, and the dark reaction (Calvin Cycle). Common misconceptions will be...
Texas A&M University
Peer Curricula: Story Time: Melvin Calvin
A biography of Melvin Calvin, the chemist who figured out how photosynthesis works. The emphasis of this biography is on his early life, the development of his interest in science, and his education.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Photorespiration
Photorespiration is a wasteful pathway that competes with the Calvin cycle. Explore why photorespiration happens, when it's most likely to take place, and how it actually works.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Photosynthesis
Discussion of the conversion of light energy to chemical energy through the life-sustaining process of photosynthesis. Explores the reactions of photosynthesis, where they take place, and their ecological importance.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
[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...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Explains the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in plants. Discusses light-dependent and light-independent reactions in photosynthesis, and glycolysis and aerobic respiration in cellular respiration. The differences...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Photosynthesis Study Guide
Review the light reaction process of photosynthesis.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Dark Reaction
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Set 2 Focuses on carbohydrate synthesis.
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.
Other
Clermont College: Photosynthesis
Background information on photosynthesis accompanied by graphics covers leaf and chloroplast anatomy, explanation of reaction phases, and alternative pathways. Terms linked to glossary.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: C3, C4, and Cam. Regulation of the Activity of Photosynthesis
Compares and contrasts C3, C4, and CAM photosynthetic pathways. Digram of C4 reaction included.
Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Photosynthesis
Use this resource for an advanced discussion written in a clear an easy to follow style. There are diagrams and animations for all the major pathways.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Photosynthesis Carbon Fixation
This site provides a review ofoverall reaction of photosynthesis and outlines chemical reactions leading to the synthesis of carbohydrates.
Other
Southeastern Louisiana University: Photosynthesis
Excellent site outlines various aspects of photosynthesis, including light properties, pigments, and process. Graphics include absorption spectra for pigments and action spectrum of photosynthesis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science:2.14 Light Reactions
Explore the light reaction process of photosynthesis.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Energy in Living Systems: Harnessing the Energy of the Sun
Background information on the history of photosynthesis. An explanation for how light is used to assist in making food for plants as the transfer of electrons allows energy to flow through the system.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Steps of Photosynthesis
Explains the two stages of photosynthesis - light reaction and the Calvin Benison cycle - and what happens during each.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Problemas De La Fotosintesis. Bloque 2
In this set of problems you can review the location and overall reactions of carbohydrate biosynthesis during photosynthesis, and to understand the difference between C3 and C4 plant leaf anatomy and pathways for carbohydrate...