Photosynthesis

Part A:

We have already started the unit on plants and have been talking about the various parts of plants. Now we are going to highlight their main process, Photosynthesis, which is important for their survival. Click on the picture of ATP below which will take you to the site on Photosynthesis and, although the hyperlinks do not work, you will use the information to answer the questions below in pairs. After you have completed the questions, meet up with another group of two students and start work on part B of this activity.

What is photosynthesis and where does it take place?

What is the chemical reaction of Photosynthesis?

Compare/Contrast the light and dark reactions, including what structures are used for each.

Explain the two ways in which some plants can survive during the very hot days of summer instead of turning brown and going dormant.

Part B:

After you have completed the questions find a partner and make a poster of photosynthesis given the information you have just read. Include any type plant you wish and provide sources/destinations of the chemicals used during Photosynthesis by drawing arrows connecting the source to the destination. Remember to title your poster and make it colorful. Posters, crayons and markers can be found on the front table. Have Fun!