All life requires energy ... and the connection between energy and plant life typically requires photosynthesis. Scholars explore photosynthesis in depth from ATP/ADP through the Calvin cycle. A helpful presentation highlights concepts like the scientific discoveries about plant energy over time as well as the many factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.

Concepts

photosynthesis, autotrophs, heterotrophs, adenosine triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate, pigments, famous scientists, chlorophyll, the calvin cycle

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the Calvin cycle diagram on slide 60 to science journals
• Create a timeline of related science experiments featured on slides 19-27

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of basic photosynthesis

Pros

• Includes great photos and diagrams to support the content
• Uses color to highlight key terms and concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4