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Photosynthesis - A Survival Guide ActivityPhotosynthesis - A Survival Guide Activity
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Science & Plants for Schools
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5th - 11th
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Photosynthesis - A Survival Guide

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Young scientists learn what it takes for life on Earth to survive with this series of photosynthesis resources. Offering twelve different activities ranging from independent practice worksheets to in depth scientific experiments, this collection of materials is perfect for anyone teaching about this amazing process.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

photosynthesis, carbohydrates, producers, consumers, respiration, plant life cycles, chloroplasts, gas exchange

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Work through this resource sequentially, or choose specific activities to supplement into your life science curriculum
  • Have students respond to the discussion questions in a science journal, before talking about them in small groups or as an entire class
  • Perform these activities and experiments in groups of 3 or 4 students 

Classroom Considerations

  • Activities and experiments vary greatly in length and complexity, so be sure to plan ahead when using this resource

Pros

  • Resource can be used across a wide range of grade levels, from upper-elementary through high school
  • Each experiment includes a materials list and clear set of procedures, supported with pictures and illustrations
  • Lab sheets are provided for recording experimental results
  • Discussion questions are included with each activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.5.2 L.5.6 SL.6.1.a SL.6.2 SL.7.1.a SL.7.2 SL.8.1.a SL.8.2 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2 L.6.6 L.7.6 L.8.6 L.9-10.6 L.11-12.6 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4

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