Introduction
Do you ever wonder how plants make their food? Do you find it intriguing that plant creates their food and we as humans don't? Let's get started with a creative way of comprehending the process by which plants create their food! We will learn about different types of graphs used to provide a visual representation of collected data.
(147) THE PHOTOSYNTHESIS SONG (Parody of The Weeknd - Starboy) - YouTube
click on the hyperlink to listen to a song about photosynthesis.
Task
In groups of three research the following:
- what is photosynthesis?
- why is photosynthesis important?
- the gases involved in photosynthesis.
- why is the sun necessary in the photosynthesis process?
- what is the simple sugar plants create in the process of photosynthesis?
after the investigation make a podcast about the information that you have collected
Process
Photosynthesis is when green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. Light energy is captured during photosynthesis in green plants to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.
- Photosynthesis is also used by algae to convert solar energy into chemical energy. Oxygen is liberated as a by-product and light is considered as a major factor to complete the process of photosynthesis.
- Photosynthesis occurs when plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Leaves contain microscopic cellular organelles known as chloroplasts.
- Each chloroplast contains a green-coloured pigment called chlorophyll. Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll molecules whereas carbon dioxide and oxygen enter through the tiny pores of stomata located in the epidermis of leaves.
- Another by-product of photosynthesis is sugars such as glucose and fructose.
- These sugars are then sent to the roots, stems, leaves, fruits, flowers and seeds. In other words, these sugars are used by the plants as an energy source, which helps them to grow. These sugar molecules then combine with each other to form more complex carbohydrates like cellulose and starch. The cellulose is considered as the structural material that is used in plant cell walls
click on the hyperlink below to watch videos about photosynthesis
(147) Photosynthesis | Educational Video for Kids - YouTube
(147) Photosynthesis | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids - YouTube
Evaluation
click on the hyperlink below it will direct you to a test which is about the topic of photosynthesis
6th Grade Science Quiz On Photosynthesis - ProProfs Quiz
Conclusion
we have come to the end of our lesson I hope we all enjoy the class and learn a lot about photosynthesis.
Credits
YouTube. (2017, March 19). The photosynthesis song (parody of the weeknd - starboy). YouTube. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMSNBlCX8LA.
YouTube. (2015, May 13). Photosynthesis | the dr. binocs show | learn videos for kids. YouTube. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Ymc311XS8.
YouTube. (2015, May 13). Photosynthesis | the dr. binocs show | learn videos for kids. YouTube. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Ymc311XS8