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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plankton / Phytoplankton

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of plankton in the ocean ecosystem. In this biology lesson, students identify the different types plankton by observing them under the microscope. They explain how plankton population affect global climate.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plant Structure, Function and Growth

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study three structures of a plant as well as their locations and functions.  In this botany lesson students complete several activities on plant organs and their functions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemiosmosis- The Mechanism of ATP Synthesis in Chloroplasts

For Students 9th - 10th
In this chemiosmosis worksheet, students trace the flow of protons and electrons through the thylakoid. Students also explain several key terms including in the reading passage provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science: Generating Electricity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the various methods of generating electricity and explain their commonalities. They determine what is the most common source of energy and what are the potential environmental health hazards due to electrical...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating and Using Biomass Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the definitions of biomas gasification and generate their own biomass gas.  In this renewable energy lesson students collect gases and roast a marshmallow. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Here Comes the Sun

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders watch a video on the solar system and examine the role of the sun. As a class, they complete a KWL chart and make different color temperature pockets to use during their experiment. In groups, they make predictions about...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Chemistry of Killer Coal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental health impacts of mining and burning coal. They discuss conservation of mass as it relates to combustion of organic compounds.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Photosynthesis Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What is photosynthesis? Students will review the process of photosynthesis, the light reaction, and the dark reaction (Calvin Cycle). Common misconceptions will be...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The first stage of photosynthesis, light reactions, is summarized. The steps are listed, photolysis and the role of ATP synthase is explained, and how the energy of...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Although we generally discuss plants when learning about photosynthesis, keep in mind that plants are not the only organisms that can make their own food. Some...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the light reactions, the first stage of photosynthesis.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science:2.14 Light Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the light reaction process of photosynthesis.
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Interactive
Other

Virtual Cell Animation Collection: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the light reaction steps of photosynthesis with this flash animations.
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Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Photosynthesis Problem Set Light Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Light Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
A PowerPoint presentation reviewing the steps in the light reaction of photosynthesis. Understand how the light reaction uses water, carbon dioxide and light energy to produce ATP.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Light Reaction: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give an overview of the light reaction of photosynthesis. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Light Reaction."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Light Reaction: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give an overview of the light reaction of photosynthesis. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Light Reaction."
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Photosynthesis Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Review the light reaction process of photosynthesis.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Calvin Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the three stages of the Calvin Cycle reactions: carbon fixation, reduction, and regeneration of the starting molecule. See how the products of the light reactions, ATP and NADPH, are used to fix carbon into sugars in this cycle.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Light Dependent Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explores the light-dependent reactions as they take place during photosynthesis in plants. Traces how light energy is used to make ATP and NADPH and explains photosystems and electron transport chains.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Photosynthesis

For Students 4th - 7th
Read about photosynthesis, what light and dark reactions are, the structure of a leaf, the conditions needed for photosynthesis to occur, where and how photosynthesis takes place, and how root structure impacts on photosynthesis.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Intro to Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the conversion of light energy to chemical energy through the life-sustaining process of photosynthesis. Explores the reactions of photosynthesis, where they take place, and their ecological importance.
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Primary
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Science Education Center: Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Delve into myths your students might hold about photosynthesis in this video. Help your students gain a better understanding of photosynthesis reactions and how plants use light energy for nutrition and growth.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Light and Photosynthetic Pigments

For Students 9th - 10th
What is light energy? Here we'll learn about the properties of light and how pigments such as chlorophylls absorb light energy.