Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Photosynthesis Instructional VideoPhotosynthesis Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
1 more...
Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
12:26
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
1 more...
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2012
Instructional Video

Photosynthesis

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

A scientific video describes photosynthesis in both plants and algae through the use of chloroplasts. It also explains the various pigments and types of chlorophyll, light reactions, and the Calvin cycle. 

3 Views 0 Downloads

Concepts

photosynthesis, algae, carbon dioxide, chloroplasts, chlorophyll, eukaryotes, adenosine triphosphate, the calvin cycle

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Before watching the video, let students suggest why they think plants are green rather than any other color

Classroom Considerations

  • Keep in mind that YouTube comments are open to the public
  • Video fits as an introduction to photosynthesis, but it assumes knowledge of chemical formulas
  • Video is the second in a seven-part series

Pros

  • Includes closed captioning to help with note taking
  • Provides high-quality diagrams to engage learners

Cons

  • None

See similar resources:

Worksheet

Raven Chapter 10 Guided Notes: Photosynthesis

Curated OER
Kim B. Foglia has designed a comprehensive series of AP biology worksheets. This one focuses learners on the progression of photosynthesis in plants. In this assignment, they identify structures and steps on high-quality diagrams, use...
9th - Higher Ed Science
Activity

Using Models to Understand Photosynthesis

Serendip
Is your class in the dark about photosynthesis? Shed some sunlight on an important biological process with a thoughtful activity. After answering questions to help determine their level of knowledge, learners work with chemical equations...
9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

The Absorption of Solar Energy

Curated OER
Two sequential parts to this lesson introduce your class to the electromagnetic spectrum, the ability to absorb radiant energy, and the pigments in leaves that are responsible for collecting sunlight to be used in the photosynthetic...
7th - 12th Science
Worksheet

AP: Chapter 38: Plant Reproduction

Curated OER
Short, but sweet, this handout questions the learner on the structures and processes of plant reproduction. Budding botanists draw a dicot seed, label a flower diagram, and describe the functions of different flower parts. It also covers...
9th - Higher Ed Science
Worksheet

Raven Chapter 35 Guided Notes: Plant Form

Curated OER
The ups and downs of plant vascular tissue are described by your beginning botanists as they complete this worksheet. Xylem and phloem are defined and identified on actual color photographs. Functions of the different types of meristem...
9th - Higher Ed Science
Lab Resource

Photosynthesis Investigation

Serendip
Can scientists increase the rate of photosynthesis to help clean the air? Scholars complete an experiment determining net photosynthesis. Then, they apply knowledge from the activity to design their own investigations of the factors that...
10th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Photosynthesis: Light Reactions

Curated OER
This clip picks up right where the Khan Academy's Photosynthesis video left off. Chemicals such as hydrogen and compounds such as NADPH are reviewed along with details including the stroma, thylakoid, lumen, and grana. See the parts of a...
20 mins 9th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Photosynthesis

Curated OER
Students recognize the importance of plants as they perform an experiment involving photosynthesis. Students determine the optimum wavelength of light for photosynthesis by exposing plants to different colors of light, collecting data,...
6th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

Photosynthesis Presentation

Curated OER
This collection of animated slides offers an explanation of the photosynthesis process. It must be homemade as the sounds of dishes clanging, a television commercial, and computer mouse clicks are heard in the background. You will need...
8 mins 9th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

What's Cooking? Photosynthesis

Education Development Center
Who would expect to learn about photosynthesis during a cooking demonstration? That is exactly what happens when you view this film, one of the best photosynthesis videos you will find! Because the lesson is deliciously delivered through...
8 mins 5th - 9th Science
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use