Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to explore the key aspects of photosynthesis, including leaf anatomy, light-dependent reactions, and the Calvin cycle.

Introduction

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and some other living organisms derive energy from light sources—usually the sun. Although this important process has existed since the beginning of time, everyone was totally oblivious of its existence, and it wasn’t discovered until the 1800s. There isn’t merely one scientist who made this discovery, as several different scientists over a period of more than 200 years contributed to the discovery of this important natural phenomenon.

Follow the instructions listed below to learn more about Photosynthesis.

Instructions

As you watch the below video on Photosynthesis Introduction and Light-Dependent Reactions, take notes of any interesting ideas or useful concepts and include them in your Evidence Notebook.
Complete the interactive lesson Photosynthesis (Interactive Website) at BioMan Biology website. Start the game and go through these three sections by double clicking on them:
- Leaf Anatomy
- Light Dependent Reactions
- The Calvin Cycle
Respond to the following for activity 3.1.4 in your Lesson 3.1 Worksheet:
1. List two pieces of evidence from each section that you found helpful in improving your overall understanding of the process of photosynthesis.

Worksheet Guidelines

Include your responses from above for activity 3.1.4 in your Lesson 3.1 Worksheet.
Be sure to save your worksheet. Click NEXT below to go to the next Activity.

Assignment Resources

Photosynthesis Introduction and Light-Dependent Reactions
- “Photosynthesis Introduction and Light-Dependent Reactions.” YouTube, BioMan Biology, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le7KOX91w7U&list=PL3X4Gc6kV7xs_vB2NNQc4H43hX_Ecrsik
Photosynthesis (Interactive Website)
- “BioMan Biology.” https://biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/PhotoRespgames/photointeractivehtml5page.html