Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food
5th GradeScience40 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how plants use sunlight, water, and air to make their own food.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Plants, some protists, and some bacteria use photosynthesis to make their own food, specifically glucose.
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Plants capture light using pigments, such as chlorophyll, which reflects green light, making many plants appear green.
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The two major reactions that occur in the chloroplasts of plant cells are the light dependent reactions and the light independent reactions (also known as the Calvin Cycle).
Practice
6 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the three things plants need to perform photosynthesis and make their own food.”
Teacher Guide
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