Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: Photosynthesis
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a 7-question multiple-choice quiz on the topic of photosynthesis.
Science is Fun
University of Wisconsin Madison: Chlorophyll
This site on chlorophyll discusses what it is, its structure, molecules with similar structure, its role in photosynthesis, and its absorption spectrum.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plants: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain the role of plants in everyday life. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Plants."
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Chloroplasts Show Me the Green
Read this concise description of the structure and function of chloroplasts inside a plant cell.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Photosynthesis Part I: The Sun and Light
Read about the four steps of photosynthesis in this brief, simplified tutorial.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glucose and Atp
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of glucose and ATP.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Photosynthesis
Learn all about photosynthesis from the parts of a plant to the reactions that make food.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Prokaryote Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of classifying prokaryotes and prokaryotic domains.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of plant cells and the unique structures found in plants cells only.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Chloroplasts
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of chloroplasts.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Dept. Of Natural Res.: Leaves Changing Color
Scroll below the Fall Color Report on this site for information from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that easily explains why and how leaves change color and why they fall. There are colorful illustrations and appropriate...
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Why Leaves Change Color
This is a site that offers answers to some often hard to answer questions such as why do leaves change colors. Provides an easy to understand answer to the question along with a section that students can read on their own, a puzzle,...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Photosynthesis
This resource identifies the main parts of the photosynthesis process. Learn more about how sunlight plays in plant growth.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Photosynthesis
This lesson focuses on photosynthesis including what it is, the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis, how it works, and how the extra glucose is used. It also offers links to a video and a test.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Chloroplast
Explains how chloroplasts evolved into their present form, how photosynthesis takes place in them, where they are found in plants, physical characteristics, and other functions they perform.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Photosynthesis
Focus on how certain molecules called pigments interact with light and determine the color of plants. Explore how molecules such as chlorophyll interact with light and gain energy. This energy is used by plants to make sugar and release...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Photosynthesis
Page provides background on photosynthetic process as well as factors affecting photosynthesis (page 24).
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape
Inspector LePlant and his friends look at the world of plants in this site for younger students. Features include the parts of plants and the seven basic requirements that plants need to survive as well as a short quiz.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Changing of the Leaves
Learn why leaves change colors in the fall with this science experiment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science:2.14 Light Reactions
Explore the light reaction process of photosynthesis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.13 Photosynthesis
Understand the process of photosynthesis that allows plants to grow.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Photosynthesis Role of Light
This site describes cellular components involved in light reaction and describes steps involved in photosynthesis.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Photosynthesis
Here at this site from the University of Oregon you can find a general overview of photosynthesis, including background information on photosynthetic organisms, importance of process, overall reaction, and influencing factors.
Other
Southeastern Louisiana University: Photosynthesis
Excellent site outlines various aspects of photosynthesis, including light properties, pigments, and process. Graphics include absorption spectra for pigments and action spectrum of photosynthesis.