Essential Question
What role does Photosynthesis Play in altering Earth's atmosphere?
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When Earth first started, the atmosphere lacked Oxygen gas. When plants began to emerge, the concentration of air on the planet began to change - PLANTS ADDED OXYGEN. We know, now that plants produce oxygen through a process called Photosynthesis. All plants are the main producers of energy for life on our planet. This section of our Unit will focus on how plants produce energy - and where that energy goes.
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I CAN STATEMENTS
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Amoeba sisters video: Photosynthesis. This video is a great extension to help us understand the process of photosynthesis and our academic vocabulary!
Intro to Photosynthesis notes - use this PowerPoint if you did not complete your notes, or were absent.
The two Photosynthesis Process: use this PowerPoint if you need to finish your notes, or if you were absent
Photosynthesis Notes: if you are absent - take this worksheet and use it to complete your notes with the above notes
Elodea Lab: if you were absent you can use the following videos and pictures to help you complete the lab. These can also help with review and understanding the structure of plant cells.
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Academic Vocabulary
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Thylakoid
Chloroplast Chlorophyll Independent Reaction Dependent Reaction Autotroph Photosynthesis Grana Calvin Cycle Stroma Glucose |
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide |