Photosynthesis
Explain photosynthesis as the process by which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, and describe how mineral nutrients are absorbed through roots
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“If your child was asked why plants don't need to eat food like animals do, could they explain how plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide — and write the equation?”
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- Activity. Explain photosynthesis as the process by which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, and describe how mineral nutrients are absorbed through roots
What to notice. Writes and explains the word equation for photosynthesis • Identifies the raw materials needed and the products made • Explains the role of chlorophyll in capturing light energy • Distinguishes between what plants get from the air (CO₂), soil (water and minerals), and light
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If your child was asked why plants don't need to eat food like animals do, could they explain how plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide — and write the equation?
Explain photosynthesis as the process by which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, and describe how mineral nutrients are absorbed through roots
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- Writes and explains the word equation for photosynthesis
- Identifies the raw materials needed and the products made
- Explains the role of chlorophyll in capturing light energy
- Distinguishes between what plants get from the air (CO₂), soil (water and minerals), and light
“If your child was asked why plants don't need to eat food like animals do, could they explain how plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide — and write the equation?”
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- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Organisms & Life Processes
- Age range
- Ages 11–12
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