Photosynthesis Intro

Photosynthesis

EQ: Where does a plant's mass come from?

Success Criteria

• Be able to identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis

• Be able to identify from the reactants and products where the majority of a plant's mass comes from

• Dispell some common misconceptions about photosynthesis

Word Cloud

Where does a plant's mass come from?

Draw

Draw a diagram of a seedling. Be sure to include and label the following:

• the plant

• the roots

• anything the plant is taking in/absorbing

• anything the plant is releasing

Word Cloud

Describe photosynthesis in as few words as possible.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆ → CO₂ + H₂O

• CO₂ + H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂

• C₆H₁₂O₆ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O

• H₂O + CO₂ → O₂ + CH₄

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct chemical equation for photosynthesis?

• Water + Carbon Dioxide → Oxygen + Methane

• Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water

• Carbon Dioxide + Water → Glucose + Oxygen

• Oxygen + Glucose → Carbon Dioxide + Water

Multiple Select

Which of the following are REACTANTS for photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• water

• oxygen

• glucose

• methane

Multiple Select

Which of the following are PRODUCTS for photosynthesis?

• carbon dioxide

• water

• oxygen

• glucose

• methane

Multiple Select

Which of the following are REACTANTS for photosynthesis?

• CO₂

• H₂O

• O₂

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• CH₄

Multiple Select

Which of the following are PRODUCTS for photosynthesis?

• CO₂

• H₂O

• O₂

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• CH₄

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: Through photosynthesis, plants turn light into food.

• True

• False

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Now go hug a tree!