Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food
5thScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
Lesson Flow
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How Plants Make Food: The Photosynthesis Quiz | The Green Magic: Photosynthesis in Plants!
Tutoring Hour
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
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Photosynthesis mainly occurs in the leaves of a plant, where special cells and pigments help capture sunlight.
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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis, which is essential for all living creatures on Earth.
Practice
9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the three things plants need to make their own food during photosynthesis and what the plant makes as food.”
Teacher Guide
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