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Photosynthesis: Energy and Life PPTPhotosynthesis: Energy and Life PPT
Publisher
Biology Junction
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
Number of Slides
62
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Direct Instruction
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Photosynthesis: Energy and Life

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All life requires energy ... and the connection between energy and plant life typically requires photosynthesis. Scholars explore photosynthesis in depth from ATP/ADP through the Calvin cycle. A helpful presentation highlights concepts like the scientific discoveries about plant energy over time as well as the many factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

photosynthesis, autotrophs, heterotrophs, adenosine triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate, pigments, famous scientists, chlorophyll, the calvin cycle

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add the Calvin cycle diagram on slide 60 to science journals
  • Create a timeline of related science experiments featured on slides 19-27

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of basic photosynthesis

Pros

  • Includes great photos and diagrams to support the content
  • Uses color to highlight key terms and concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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