UNIT 11: Photosynthesis
Essential idea
Specific wavelengths of light activate photosynthetic pigments.
Photosynthesis uses the energy in sunlight to produce the chemical energy needed for life.
Light energy is converted into chemical energy.
Specific wavelengths of light activate photosynthetic pigments.
Photosynthesis uses the energy in sunlight to produce the chemical energy needed for life.
Light energy is converted into chemical energy.
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Core Resources |
Support Material |
Core Photosynthesis Workbook activity 66 |
Recap the structure of chloroplasts so that you can relate structure to function in photosynthesis: 1. Structure of chloroplasts Use the presentation to complete the notes worksheet 2. Core Photosynthesis ppt 3. Notes worksheet |
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Chromatography |
Compare the pigments in a green and a red leaf. 4. Chromatography lab |
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Photosynthesis overview Workbook activity 67 and 68 |
Annotate the following diagrams of the stages of photosynthesis 5. Photosynthesis summary overview ppt Complete the following worksheet: 6. Reactions of photosynthesis |
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Factors affecting photosynthesis Workbook activity 69 |
7. Photosynthesis planning lab - floating discs An alternate lab if you miss the wet lab, or if you would like to practice lab design try this activity worksheet: 7a. Photosynthesis simulation lab QUIZLET 2.9 Core photosynthesis |
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More on chromatography |
Use this worksheet to practise possible paper 3 style questions on practicals: 8. Photosynthesis pigments |
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Introduction to HL material |
Make notes as we move through the following ppt 9. Light independent reaction.ppt |
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Chloroplasts and photosynthesis Workbook 228 |
Use your textbooks and notes to complete the following activities: 10. Chloroplasts 11. Absorption spectrum Not needed but often students are curious: What powers the splitting of water - Joliot Kok cycle |
Video Weblink |
Light dependent and Independent reactions Workbook 229 and 230 |
Complete the notes as we work through the ppt: 12. AHL Photosynthesis ppt 13. AHL Photosynthesis notes To Do: Prepare a summary of Calvin's experiment. Use the following resource, to help support your textbook: QUIZLET 8.3 |