B8 - Photosynthesis
Independent learning
Introduction
This topic is all about the chemical reaction that allows life as we know it to exist - photosynthesis. Enjoy the song!
Specification links:
Task 1: Know
Task 1a: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic
Learn
Task 2: Photosynthesis
Task 2b: Make notes that:
State the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis
Name the organelle where photosynthesis happens
Describe starch, its uses and how we test for it
Explain the structure of the leaf and how the leaf is adapted
Task 2c: Answer and mark the exam questions
Task 3: The rate of photosynthesis
Task 3b: Make notes that
List the 3 limiting factors for photosynthesis
Explain why these factors can limit the rate of photosynthesis
Draw the sketch graphs for the 3 limiting factors
Explain how we can use the inverse square law to work out how light intensity varies as didtance from a light source varies
Task 3c: Answer and mark the exam questions
Task 4: Investigating the rate of photosynthesis (required practical)
Task 4b: Make notes that
Describe a method used to investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis
Draw the results table and fill it in with example results from the slides
Set 1&2 - plot a graph of the mean number of bubbles given off each minute against light intensity.
Set 3 - plot a graph of the mean number of bubbles given off each minute against distance between lamp and pondweed.
Task 4c: Answer the exam questions
Task 5: How plants use glucose
Task 5b: make notes that
Describe the uses of glucose in a plant
Describe a method used to test a leaf for starch.
Task 5c: Answer the exam question
Set 3 go to task 7 now
Task 6: Making the most of photosynthesis
Task 6b: make notes that
Explain why greenhouses are better for growing plants than outdoors
Define hydroponics
Explain the economic benefits of using hydroponics
Task 6c: answer the exam questions
Task 7: Summary
Task 7a: Watch the video
Task 7b: Read throught the BBC Bitesize revision pages and complete the test.
Task 7c: Complete the Seneca learning task for this topic
Task 7d: Make a mind map or revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder. Use the specification links to help you.
Specification links:
Set 1 all of 4.4.1 (Pages 37&38)
Set 2 and 3 all of 4.4.1 (Pages 39&40)