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The Ins and Outs of Photosynthesis Lesson PlanThe Ins and Outs of Photosynthesis Lesson Plan
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Science 4 Inquiry
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6th - 8th
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45 mins
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The Ins and Outs of Photosynthesis

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The most important chemical process on Earth is photosynthesis. Scholars explore the changes in the gases in our atmosphere as life on Earth developed. They create a model of photosynthesis and consider simple questions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

photosynthesis, evolution

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Teach the photosynthesis song; many versions are on YouTube
  • Develop an evaluation to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge that plants make their own food and that carbon dioxide and oxygen are both in the atmosphere

Pros

  • Provides graphics and worksheets to support the lesson

Cons

  • Lesson feels incomplete; the initial summary says more will happen than is listed in the full lesson

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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