Photosynthesis

Introduction

Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organisms' activities. In this webquest you will learn the steps that a plant goes through to complete photosynthesis.

Task

Using the websites provided, you will search the links to find the answers that correspond with the given questions.

Process

What is the defintion of photosynthesis?http://photosynthesisforkids.com/

What is the equation for photosynthesis?http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu/faculty/michael.gregory/files/bio%20101/bio%20101%20lectures/photosynthesis/photosyn.htm

What does it produce?http://abyss.uoregon.edu/~js/glossary/photosynthesis.html

What does it require?http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/ecotree/photosynthesis/photosynthesis.htm

In what specific organelle does photosynthesis occur?http://www2.frederick.k12.va.us/wq/photores/process.htm

What does the leaf combine to make sugar?http://www.sugarnutrition.org.uk/how-do-plants-make-sugar.aspx

What do plants do with the sugar they make?http://biology.blurtit.com/102969/how-do-plants-use-glucose-formed-by-photosynthsis

Where doees the leaf of a plant get carbon dioxide?http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/organisms_behaviour_health/food_chains/revision/3/

What does the plant release into the air as a waste?http://www.kab.org/site/PageServer?pagename=waste_to_energy

Why are plants important to the environment ?http://www.bgci.org/plantconservationday/whyplantsimportant/

 

Evaluation

In the grading procedure, the key is accuracy. As long as we are capable of seeing that the given websites were used, you are capable of scoring high on this assignment.

Conclusion

What did you learn from the given interactive assignment ?