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Photosynthesis ActivityPhotosynthesis Activity
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New South Wales Department of Education
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6th - 8th
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Photosynthesis

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Venus fly traps photosynthesize and consume insects because the soil they live in does not provide enough nutrients. Scholars analyze historical scientific experiments to learn how scientists discovered photosynthesis. From their analysis and discussions, pupils write their own summary of photosynthesis.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

photosynthesis, chlorophyll, controlled experiments, data analysis

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Simulate portions of the historical experiments in class
  • Have pairs of learners research the historical experiments further and present findings to the class
  • Place pupils in groups of two to three and have them discuss their group answers before sharing with the class 

Classroom Considerations

  • No materials are necessary for this activity

Pros

  • Includes answer key
  • Activity is simple and easy to include in a unit on photosynthesis

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.9

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