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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration ActivityPhotosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Activity
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9th - 12th
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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

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How does energy from the sun make plants grow? Scholars move step by step through the processes that promote plant propagation during a detailed lesson. The resource illustrates ADP production and hydrolysis, then allows learners to explain the role of sunlight energy using experimental data.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

photosynthesis, cellular respiration, plants, glucose, starch, sunlight, energy, chemical energy, macromolecules, carbon dioxide, oxygen, plant growth, seeds, adenosine triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate, hydrolysis, metabolism

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide glue and construction paper, so individuals can keep their plant puzzles
  • Before assigning the activity, consider having pupils complete two related lessons, an in-depth look at photosynthesis and cellular respiration

Classroom Considerations

  • Place learners in pairs or small groups to help those that are struggling and keep the lesson moving along

Pros

  • The lesson contains a great mix of individual, small-group, and large-group activities
  • Terrific tips make planning, executing, and assessing student learning simple

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.2 RST.11-12.2

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