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8th Grade Photosynthesis Lesson Plan

This document provides an 8th grade science lesson on photosynthesis. It includes bellwork questions about the photosynthesis equation and the process of photosynthesis. The lesson then has students watch a video, look at diagrams, and read an article to review key information about photosynthesis, such as that it takes place in chloroplasts and is needed by plants to create their own energy from sunlight. It also notes that animals rely on plants for energy since they cannot perform photosynthesis. The document concludes with practice activities like a drawing exercise and worksheet to reinforce understanding of photosynthesis.

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8th Grade Photosynthesis Lesson Plan

This document provides an 8th grade science lesson on photosynthesis. It includes bellwork questions about the photosynthesis equation and the process of photosynthesis. The lesson then has students watch a video, look at diagrams, and read an article to review key information about photosynthesis, such as that it takes place in chloroplasts and is needed by plants to create their own energy from sunlight. It also notes that animals rely on plants for energy since they cannot perform photosynthesis. The document concludes with practice activities like a drawing exercise and worksheet to reinforce understanding of photosynthesis.

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Science Virtual Learning

8th Grade Science


Photosynthesis
April 27, 2020
8th Grade Science
Lesson: April 27, 2020

Objective/Learning Target:
I can explain the process of photosynthesis.
Bellwork
1. Use this Quizlet Set to practice photosynthesis information (Click on
link to go to site)
2. On a piece of paper, answer the question:
a. What is the equation for photosynthesis?
b. What does photosynthesis do for plants?
c. Can animals use photosynthesis?
Bellwork Answers
1. Use this Quizlet Set to practice photosynthesis information (Click on
link to go to site)
2. On a piece of paper, answer the question:
a. What is the equation for photosynthesis?
i. 6CO2+6H2O => C6H12O6 + 6O2
b. What does photosynthesis do for plants?
i. Using chloroplasts, photosynthesis creates energy from
sunlight for plants to use.
c. Can animals use photosynthesis?
i. No (only plants)
Today Part 1
1. Watch this video to remember how
photosynthesis works
2. Check out this image to see a picture
version of the photosynthesis equation
3. Read this short article to remember
some important things about
photosynthesis
Today Part 1: Big Ideas
Photosynthesis Definition:
process by which green plants and
some other organisms use sunlight to
synthesize foods from carbon dioxide
and water

Where photosynthesis happens: Write down these


takeaways on a
The chloroplast organelle (usually in the sheet of paper.
leaves)
Today Part 1: Big Ideas
Why do plants need photosynthesis?
Plants need photosynthesis to create their energy to
survive.

Why do animals need photosynthesis?


Animals need photosynthesis because they cannot
create their own energy using sunlight. Animals have
to eat all their energy sources (animals either eat Write down these
plants or eat animals that eat plants) takeaways on a
sheet of paper.
Complete these practice
activities on a sheet of paper.

2. Drawing Activity Today Part 2 - Practice


Start by drawing a flower on a piece of paper. Continue your drawing by adding the
sun, soil and rain. Next, write carbon dioxide and draw an arrow towards the flower.
On the opposite side, write the word oxygen and draw another arrow, but away from
the flower this time. At the bottom of the plant, draw a sugar cube.

Now, write a short phrase or sentence that explains what role each of these things
you drew plays in photosynthesis. (For example, water must be taken in from the rain
for plants to do photosynthesis.) (ANSWERS ON THE NEXT SLIDE)

3. Photosynthesis Worksheet Answers are on the second page of link)


Oxygen and sugar
Part 2 Answers (Drawing Activity) (glucose) are
created during
Sunlight, water, photosynthesis.
and carbon They are
dioxide are needed Oxygen
PRODUCTS or
for photosynthesis Gas
OUTPUTS.
to take place. They
are REACTANTS
or INPUTS.

Carbon
Dioxide
Gas

Glucose (Sugar)
Check Your Learning:
1. Click on this link to practice your
knowledge of photosynthesis.
a. Answers are included on the
link.
2. Play this Quizziz at least 3 times to
practice information about
photosynthesis.

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