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Students study a way to quantify the process of photosynthesis during a given time using the Elodea plant. They design a hypothesis that they test in the hands on activity. They compare the amounts of photosynthesis that occur during low and high light levels. They compile the class data and graph the results to determine the measures of central tendency.

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elodea, hypotheses, light energy, photosynthesis, central tendency

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elodea, hypothesis, light energy, measures of central tendency, photosynthesis, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2004
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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