How Plants Make Food: Photosynthesis

5th Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can explain how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food through photosynthesis.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the three main ingredients that plants need for photosynthesis?

2. In your own words, explain the process of photosynthesis. What does the plant create, and what does it release?

3. Why is sunlight so important for photosynthesis? What role does it play in the process?

...and 4 more questions

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Photosynthesis for Kids | Learn how plants MAKE their own food

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