Essential Question
What role does Photosynthesis Play in altering Earth's atmosphere?
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
Thylakoid
Chloroplast Chlorophyll Independent Reaction Dependent Reaction Autotroph Photosynthesis Grana Calvin Cycle Stroma Glucose |
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide |