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Photosynthesis requires energy and produces food, and cellular respiration produces energy and requires food. An interesting lesson analyzes the factors that affect the rates of photosynthesis and respiration. Classes spend one day viewing and exploring the stomata of different plant types and then write a hypothesis. To complete the lesson, they then conduct their experiments to test factors that affect the rates of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
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Instructional Ideas
- Review the procedures for using microscopes with classes before beginning
- Have volunteers help you set up the lab, as it requires a fair amount of lab equipment and materials
Classroom Considerations
- Duration of the lesson depends upon the length of group experiments, discussions, and levels of classes; it could take anywhere from four to six class periods
- Lesson provides some background information, but classes should have an understanding of photosynthesis and respiration
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- Lesson provides directions, worksheets, and an answer key
- Contains five extension activities near the end of the lesson
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