Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating an Inquiry Approach to Germination Growth in Plants
In this lab, students investigate the effects of a variable on the germination of a small plant. They will compare the growth of their variable to a control then write a lab report to report their findings.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Designing an Experiment to Test the Rate of Photosynthesis
Using spinach leaf disks, students measure the rate at which the photosynthesis process occurs. Students speculate on further investigations that could be done and discuss how the rate at which photosynthesis occurs has vast implications...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Energy Flow Through Organisms: Introduction to Photosynthesis/respiration
In this life science classroom activity, students will use cooperative learning and whole class discussions to be introduced to the concept of energy flow through organisms, and understand the basic processes of photosynthesis and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Determination of Chlorophyll in Olive Oil Using the Vernier Spectrometer
In this activity, students investigate how much chlorophyll is in olive oil using a Varnier Spectrometer.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Discovering What Plants Need for Photosynthesis
This activity will be used prior to any direct instruction for photosynthesis. In this inquiry lab, students design and conduct simple experiments using elodea and Bromthymol blue to determine whether plants consume or release carbon...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Virtual Cell
An online video game where players take control of a tiny virtual submarine that explores plant and animal cells from the inside! Players learn about organelles, respiration, and photosynthesis.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Biosphere
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the Earth's biosphere. Topics covered include Bioenergetics, glycolysis and fermentation, respiration, photosynthesis, and more.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Las Plantas
These interactive activities provide the minimum information necessary to understand the plant kingdom.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Power Plants
Photovoltaic technology is compared and contrasted to the natural phenomenon of photosynthesis. The means by which photocells harness solar energy is described and explained.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: El Reino Vegetal 1 Bachillerato
Plants represent the most important and basic step of any ecosystem. Learn more about this topic in this unit. It includes 15 interactive activiti
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Fisiologia Celular 2 Bachillerato
This unit deals with metabolism: catabolism and anabolism. It contains 19 interactive activities.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Las Funciones De Los Seres Vivos
This unit will present to you some of the vital role of all living beings: nurture, communication and reproduction.
FT Exploring
Ft Exploring: Photosynthesis
Award winning site engages users with a colorful information on photosynthesis. Provides lesson plans as well as additional links for further study.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chloroplast
Wikipedia provides excellent information on chloroplasts, organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae which conduct photosynthesis.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Photosynthesis: How Do Plants Make Food?
This Newton's Apple activity shows students what sunlight does for plants. David explores what happens to plants when the sun is shining and when it is not. He also looks at how plants survive in the desert.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Photosynthesis
An in-depth look at the process of plant photosynthesis. Author uses full-color illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the biology of this life process.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Plants Quiz
Brush up on plant facts before taking this interactive quiz.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Energy for Life: An Overview of Photosynthesis
Students will be able to identify the kind of energy which powers life.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Into the Chloroplast: How Photosynthesis Works
This article allows students to understand the process of photosynthesis and how chloroplasts, thylakoids, and pigments are involved.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Into the Mitochondrion: Making Atp With Oxygen
The aim of this article is to relate the history of oxygen in the atmosphere to the evolution of photosynthesis, aerobic respiration, mitochondria, and life on earth.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Photosynthesis
An interactive site for students to learn about the process of photosynthesis. Take an in-depth look at the organelles that produce complex carbon-based biochemical that are used to grow and sustain life.
Other
Clermont College: Photosynthesis
Background information on photosynthesis accompanied by graphics covers leaf and chloroplast anatomy, explanation of reaction phases, and alternative pathways. Terms linked to glossary.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Algal Heat Damage and Coral Bleaching
Article identifies elevated water temperature as a cause of coral bleaching due to loss of photosynthetic ability in symbiotic algae.
Other
Biology 101: Leaves: Structure Promotes Function
Discusses leaf anatomy and relates this discussion to the photosynthesis function of the leaf.