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Explain Plant Chemical Processes

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students discover plant chemical processes through three lab activities. Overheads, data sheets, and teaching procedures provided for the unit covering photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.
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Cell Energy-Bubbling Plants

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the process of photosynthesis in plants and that oxygen is produced as a by product. They observe underwater Elodea plants "breathing" in a hands-on activity. After setting up the experiment, they observe the...
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To Light or Not to Light

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the role of light and dark in a living environment. In this photosynthesis lesson, students hypothesize about the best environment for plant growth, record observations using plant seeds in various light and dark...
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9th Grade

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the principal source of energy entering the marine ecosystem. They name some of the autotrophs at the Maui Ocean Center. Students name some of the heterotrophs at Maui Ocean Center. They are taught that plants are...
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Photo Synthesis and Transpiration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars germinate pea seeds and plant the seeds. They experiment with different amounts of light and darkness on the plant growth.
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Graphing Greenery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers gather leaves and trace them on graph paper. They plot coordinates that approximate the shape of the leaves and share those coordinates as "worksheets" for other students to complete.
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Parts of the Plants that we Eat

For Teachers 1st
First graders study plants and their parts to see what parts are edible.  In this plant lesson students are assigned plant parts and they are to put them in the right category. 
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Photosynthesis: Trapping the Sun's Energy

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this photosynthesis worksheet, students learn how plants trap the sun's energy and the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis which includes the Calvin cycle. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 6 fill in the blank, 2 short...
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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this energy worksheet, students review the processes that create energy for a cell: photosynthesis and cellular respiration. This worksheet has 11 fill in the blank and 14 short answer questions.
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What is Photosynthesis?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the similarities and differences of living things. Specifically, students will be able to identify the life processes of photosynthesis and describe the basic needs of plants.
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Science: Pigments and Photosynthesis

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the process of photosynthesis by identifying chloroplasts and chlorophyll pigments. In a demonstration, they observe a demonstration connecting pigments with sunlight conversion into energy. Using paper chromatography,...
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Photosynthesis and Respiration

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this photosynthesis and respiration worksheet, students will explore the function of the stomata on plant leaves Students will write the photosynthesis equation and label a diagram showing the movement of water, carbon dioxide, and...
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Researching Plant Life

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the process of photosynthesis. Given websites about plant life, 4th graders retrieve and record accurate information about the parts of the plant and photosynthesis. Students solve a "Plant Life Mystery" from...
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Fiber of Life

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the importance of plants to individuals and society through a multi-discipline set of activities. They observe and draw different leaf structures and then create a book about trees and photosynthesis. They explore ways...
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Plant Life

For Students 9th - 12th
For this plant worksheet, students will review plant classification by comparing plant characteristics. Students will determine what is needed for photosynthesis to occur. Students will also explore plant transpiration and the...
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Review of Cell Respiration

For Students 8th - 12th
In this cellular worksheet students complete a series of multiple choice questions on cell respiration, proteins and photosynthesis.
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SAV and Photosynthesis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the topic of submerged aquatic vegetation. They study and explain its importance. Students create identification keys to allow them to distinguish between different types of SAV. They are introduced to...
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Photosynthesis and Respiration

For Students 7th
In this photosynthesis instructional activity, 7th graders study the effects of photosynthesis and respiration in plants and animals.  Students respond to 21 short answer questions.
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Plants Are Producers

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Here's a handy two-part worksheet that uses an article about plants to assess reading comprehension. After reading the passage, kids answer questions based on the information in the text.
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Chromatography of Plant Pigments

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Through a hands-on activity, an acetone-spinach solution is pre-made and learners use this solution to separate the pigments found in spinach using chromatography. The comprehensive resource includes an analysis and conclusion...
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Chloroplasts and Mitochondria

For Students 9th - 10th
For this biology worksheet, students read about the mechanism of photosynthesis to answer 43 short answer questions. They explain the role of chloroplasts in the process.
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Photosynthesis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of photosynthesis. They describe the light and light independent reactions of photosynthesis. Students relate physical plant characteristics to their functions. They distinguish between C3, C4, and CAM plants...
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Leaf Weight-Loss Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students measure the weight of a container of leaves daily to discover how quickly it grows lighter as the foliage dries.
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Interpreting Data, Facts and Ideas from Informational Texts - A Different King of Fuel

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Why do we need renewable energy resources? Discuss the energy crisis with your middle and high school classes through interpreting informational texts. An engaging video and a worksheet accompany this plan. 

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