Explain the two-step process of photosynthesis to your high school biologists with a focus on the Calvin cycle. Using adorable animation, a video likens the cycle to a tiny, sustainable factory. Even though the enzyme-bird rubisco and the enzyme-cat NADPh work the factory in this cartoon, it portrays the chemical reactions in splendid detail. 

Concepts

adenosine triphosphate, biochemistry, photosynthesis, the calvin cycle

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Additional Tags

photosynthesis, calvin cycle, adenosine triphosphate, biochemistry, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have your advanced biology class view the video when covering biochemical processes

Pros

• Clearly stated objective is met by the end of the film
• Steps of the Calvin cycle are sequentially explained in rich detail and with supporting animation
• Publisher provides a way to make changes in the discussion and multiple-choice questions
• Supportive reading material included in Dig Deeper

Cons

• None