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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Photosynthesis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use a Colorimeter to compare the rates of photosynthesis for plants in different light conditions. They investigate the role of chloroplasts and light on photosynthesis.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Photosynthesis Part I: The Sun and Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the four steps of photosynthesis in this brief, simplified tutorial.
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Arizona State University

Arizona State University: What Is Photosynthesis?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to many good sites covering the complex concept of photosynthesis.
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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Light Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Page provides background on photosynthetic process as well as factors affecting photosynthesis (page 24).
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Energy Flow Through Organisms: Introduction to Photosynthesis/respiration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this life science classroom activity, students will use cooperative learning and whole class discussions to be introduced to the concept of energy flow through organisms, and understand the basic processes of photosynthesis and...
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FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: Photosynthesis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Award winning site engages users with a colorful information on photosynthesis. Provides lesson plans as well as additional links for further study.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the process of plant photosynthesis. Author uses full-color illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the biology of this life process.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Photosynthesis: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Five multiple-choice quiz questions covering photosynthesis. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
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NASA

Nasa: Illuminating Photosynthesis in the Arabian Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from NASA reports on research in Arabian Sea utilizing satellite data to determine effect of aerosols and cloud cover on annual pattern of incoming light available for photosynthesis.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Photosynthesis

For Students 3rd - 7th
This resource identifies the main parts of the photosynthesis process. Learn more about how sunlight plays in plant growth.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 6: Photosynthesis Matter Cycling and Energy Flow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-6: photosynthesis - matter cycling and energy flow.
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Morning Earth

How Life Works: Biosphere Is Process: Photosynthesis

For Students 5th - 9th
Learners examine the biology topic of cell energy. The tutorial consists of definitions, pictures, and the basic sequence of photosynthesis.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Leaf Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Use a model to explore leaf photosynthesis and the macroscopic outcome of the photosynthetic reaction.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The first stage of photosynthesis, light reactions, is summarized. The steps are listed, photolysis and the role of ATP synthase is explained, and how the energy of...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Energy and Carbon in Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial that looks at the connection between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Photosynthesis Life's Primary Energy Source

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This lesson covers the process of photosynthesis and the related plant cell functions of transpiration and cellular respiration. Students will learn how engineers can use the natural process of photosynthesis as an exemplary model of a...
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Arizona State University

Asu: Introduction to Photosynthesis and Its Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
This extremely detailed article begins with a basic introduction of photosynthetic processes and expands to more complex applications and related scientific ideas.
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University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: C3, C4, and Cam. Regulation of the Activity of Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Compares and contrasts C3, C4, and CAM photosynthetic pathways. Digram of C4 reaction included.
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Ohio State University

General Plant Biology: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource for an advanced discussion written in a clear an easy to follow style. There are diagrams and animations for all the major pathways.
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OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: 7.4 Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Where does food come from and where does it go next? This unit helps students figure out that they can trace all food back to plants, including processed and synthetic food. They obtain and communicate information to explain how matter...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Photosynthesis Process for Kids

For Students 4th - 8th
Provides a simple definition and description of photosynthesis in plants and explains why photosynthesis is so vital for all living organisms.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Light Dependent Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explores the light-dependent reactions as they take place during photosynthesis in plants. Traces how light energy is used to make ATP and NADPH and explains photosystems and electron transport chains.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Energy in Living Systems: Harnessing the Energy of the Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
Background information on the history of photosynthesis. An explanation for how light is used to assist in making food for plants as the transfer of electrons allows energy to flow through the system.

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