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Mussel Your Way Through Photosynthesis

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Students, using zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), elodea and an indicator dye, observe and record the role of light in photosynthesis. They consider plant production of carbon dioxide and the use of live materials in biological research.

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carbon dioxide, photosynthesis

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carbon dioxide, photosynthesis, science
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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