GRADE 11: PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Introduction

The topic is photosynthesis at the end of the lesson you are expected to understand the process of photosynthesis, equation, requirements or necessary components needed for photosynthesis to take place, products of photosynthesis and phases. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVktmLF72Ak

 

Task

This Task consists of QUESTION 1&2, answer all the questions.

QUESTION 1

1.1 Define photosynthesis. (2)

1.2 Write down chemical equation of photosynthesis. (2)

1.3 Where do plants get the water they need for photosynthesis? (2)

1.4 What is a green pigment chlorophyll used for? (2)

1.5 What organelle contains chlorophyll. (2)

 

QUESTION 2.

Describe the process of photosynthesis from the time light is absorbed until the time carbohydrates are formed. (15)

Process

Watch the video and answer the questions. 

VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb3GPNpwCjc&list=RDCMUC_ayO9NLpGuhCvxnW…

 

POWERPOINT SLIDES

 

 

 

Evaluation

QUESTION 1 consists of 5 questions, each question counts 2 marks. The marks will depend on how you answered the question.

QUESTION 2 is essay type question and should be answered in paragraphs, no marks will be awarded for graphs and tables.

Conclusion

Write down all the answers in your notebooks, take a picture and submit through this email 219016232.ndevu.s@gmail.com.

Write down notes of what you learned in your notebooks.

 

Credits

Watch this video to gain more information about the phases of photosynthesis.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4QB476Ow8U

 

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