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The most important chemical process on Earth is photosynthesis. Scholars explore the changes in the gases in our atmosphere as life on Earth developed. They create a model of photosynthesis and consider simple questions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Teach the photosynthesis song; many versions are on YouTube
- Develop an evaluation to check for understanding
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge that plants make their own food and that carbon dioxide and oxygen are both in the atmosphere
Pros
- Provides graphics and worksheets to support the lesson
Cons
- Lesson feels incomplete; the initial summary says more will happen than is listed in the full lesson