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Photosynthesis

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Students are introduced to the process of photosynthesis. In groups, they test the effects of the lack of sunlight on plant leaves and compare the results with their hypothesis. They note the characteristics that plants and animals share to end the instructional activity.

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3rd - 6th
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Science
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