Photosynthesis in plants - Gr11

Introduction

Please find attached below a link to the introduction video of this lesson. Watch the video as our introduction to the lesson.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o63Awp8-FpI

 

Task

Attached below is an activity which you have to complete. Answer all the questions.

ACTIVITY 1

1. Write a small paragraph explaining what the process of photosynthesis is. 

2. Where does photosynthesis take place in the plant? What is the organelle in which photosynthesis takes place and what is the pigment that is important for trapping light energy?

3. Write a short paragraph on the importance of photosynthesis

4. Name the factors that are required for photosynthesis to take place. Write a short paragraph on each factor explaining how it affects the rate of photosynthesis.

 

Process

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN YOUR CLASSWORK BOOK.

Attached below in the links are resources that may help you to answer the questions asked in the task.

Read the pdf files.

https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s32bb232c0b13c774965ef8558f0fbd615/uploads/2020/10/2020101215.pdf

https://www.thoughtco.com/photosynthesis-basics-study-guide-608181

Evaluation

Criteria for marking:

Question 1 [5marks]

Mentioning of all three requirements for photosynthesis - 3marks

Mentioning of end-products of photosynthesis - 2marks

Question 2 [3marks]

Site - 1mark

Organelle - 1mark

Pigment - 1mark

Question 3 [2marks]

Importance - 2 marks

Question 4 [12 marks]

Name of  each factor - 1mark 

Effect explanation of each factor: 3marks

TOTAL: 22 MARKS

 

Conclusion

Write a brief summary of notes of what you have learnt in this topic. It is important to know the definition of photosynthesis, requirements and end-products, phases and factors that influence the rate of photosynthesis in plants.

Credits

watch the following video to help you understand the process of photosynthesis better through a conducted practical determining if light is essential for the process of photosynthesis in plants. 

http://youtu.be/YtvyFOvbgu8

 

Teacher Page

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