Photosynthesis


 * Photosynthesis**
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4/3
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[[file:Photosynthesis Instructor Notebook 2012.pdf]]
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4/5
|| ==== Introduction to Photosynthesis ==== || ====Overview Video====

View Plant Stomata
|| ====Watch the first 2:35 of the following video for introduction to the Plant Pigment Lab====

Plant Pigment and Photosynthesis Walkthrough
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4/9
||= ==== Photosynthesis Lab - I ====

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|| ====Kahn Photosynthesis====

Photosynthesis Lab Walkthrough
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4/11
||= ==== Photosynthesis Lab - II ==== || ||   ||
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4/15
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__**Assessment Statements:**__ Light Absorption 3.8.1 State that photosynthesis involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. 3.8.2 State that light from the Sun is composed of a range of wavelengths (colors). 3.8.3 State that chlorophyll is the main photosynthetic pigment. || 3.8.4 Outline the differences in absorption of red, blue and green light by chlorophyll. 8.2.7 Explain the relationship between the action spectrum and the absorption spectrum of photosynthetic pigments in green plants.

Light Dependent Reaction 3.8.5 State that light energy is used to produce ATP, and to split water molecules (photolysis) to form oxygen and hydrogen. 8.2.2 State that photosynthesis consists of light-dependent and light-independent reactions. 8.2.3 Explain the light-dependent reactions. 8.2.4 Explain photophosphorylation in terms of chemiosmosis.

Light Independent Reaction - Calvin Cycle 3.8.6 State that ATP and hydrogen (derived from the photolysis of water) are used to fix carbon dioxide to make organic molecules. 8.2.5 Explain the light-independent reactions.

Overall 3.8.7 Explain that the rate of photosynthesis can be measured directly by the production of oxygen or the uptake of carbon dioxide, or indirectly by an increase in biomass. 3.8.8 Outline the effects of temperature, light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis. 8.2.1 Draw and label a diagram showing the structure of a chloroplast as seen in electron micrographs. 8.2.6 Explain the relationship between the structure of the chloroplast and its function. 8.2.8 Explain the concept of limiting factors in photosynthesis, with reference to light intensity, temperature and concentration of carbon dioxide. the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. || 1 ||  || composed of a range of wavelengths (colours). || 1 || Reference to actual wavelengths or frequencies is not expected. || photosynthetic pigment. || 1 ||  || of red, blue and green light by  chlorophyll. || 2 || Students should appreciate that pigments absorb certain colours of light. The remaining colours of light are reflected. It is not necessary to mention wavelengths or the structure responsible for the absorption. Aim 7: Data logging using colorimeters or light sensors could be used. || produce ATP, and to split water molecules (photolysis) to form oxygen and hydrogen. || 1 ||  || from the photolysis of water) are used  to fix carbon dioxide to make organic  molecules. || 1 ||   || photosynthesis can be measured  directly by the production of oxygen  or the uptake of carbon dioxide, or  indirectly by an increase in biomass. || 3 || The recall of details of specific experiments to  indicate that photosynthesis has occurred or to  measure the rate of photosynthesis is not expected. || light intensity and carbon dioxide  concentration on the rate of  photosynthesis. || 2 || The shape of the graphs is required. The concept of  limiting factors is not expected.  Aim 7: Data logging using gas sensors, oxygen,  carbon dioxide or pH probes could be used. || Photosynthesis Lab  Photosynthesis Lab Walkthrough Plant Pigment and Photosynthesis Walkthrough Oxidative Phosphorylation (video) Light Dependant Reactions of Photosynthesis (Animation) **Curriculum Review (Frasier)** __**Unit Activities List:**__ > [|Light absorption notes] (doc) > [|Light absorption notes] (ppt) > [|Why are plants green DBQ] (doc) > [|Pigment chromatography lab] (doc) > [|Leaf disc lab] > [|Light reaction role play] (doc) > [|Photosynthesis notes] (ppt) > [|Photosynthesis worksheet] (pdf) > [|Calvin cycle worksheet] (pdf) > [|Photosynthesis virtual lab] (doc) **Helpful Links:** > ** Light Absorption ** > [|Atomic Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation] > [|Photosynthesis] > ** Light Dependent Reaction ** > [|Harvesting Light] > [|Photosynthesis] > [|Photo systems 1 and 2-Oxygenic Photosynthesis] > [|Photosynthesis Animation] > [|Energy Capturing Photosynthesis animation] > [|Photosynthesis Animation - Light Reaction] > [|Photosynthesis] > [|Light Reaction] > ** Light Independent Reaction - Calvin Cycle ** > [|Calvin Cycle Animations] > [|Calvin Cycle] > [|Calvin Cycle] > ** Overall ** > [|Metabolic Processes] > [|Photosynthesis] > [|Illuminating Photosynthesis By Rick Groleau] > [|An Overview of Photosynthesis]
 * 3.8 Photosynthesis **
 * || ** Assessment statement ** || ** Obj ** || ** Teacher’s notes ** ||
 * 3.8.1 || State that photosynthesis involves
 * 3.8.2 || State that light from the Sun is
 * 3.8.3 || State that chlorophyll is the main
 * 3.8.4 || Outline the differences in absorption
 * 3.8.5 || State that light energy is used to
 * 3.8.6 || State that ATP and hydrogen (derived
 * 3.8.7 || Explain that the rate of
 * 3.8.8 || Outline the effects of temperature,
 * [|Curriculum Summary Link] (see section on Photosynthesis)**