When studying photosynthesis, most pupils think of trees and flowers but forget about cacti. The video explains the process of photosynthesis both within a cell and the variations due to the type of plant and climate. It includes a short discussion of C4 and CAM pathways.

Concepts

photosynthesis, chloroplasts, light rays, the calvin cycle, stomata

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Compare this explanation of photosynthesis with what is listed in text books

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of electron transfer and light energy
• Video best fits when studying plants and autotropes

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides clear diagrams
• Requires very little class time, so it makes a great supplement

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4