1. Photosynthesis:How Plants Feed Themselves Jessica McKenzie Grades 11/12Honors/AP Biology

2. Technology Integration Rationale Plant survival depends on successful photosynthesis.Since this process takes place on a molecular level,technology is necessary to show students the processvia videos, models and tutorials. Through the use oftechnology, students can discover images of plantsthat use different photosynthetic pathways, piecetogether the pathway on their own, research how thesteps of photosynthesis were discovered, and more! Additionally, since various students learn in differentways, this presentation will aid students by presentingthe topic of photosynthesis with pictures, videos,audio, and reading materials. 3. Website Reliability Sites were used only if they were from areputable source such as a university orgovernment site Sites were looked over to ensure theinformation contained within was logical,academic and up to date 4. Photosynthesis Blog http://plantsci.blogspot.com/ Department of Plant Sciences at Cambridgeupdates on current research, published papersand major issues concerning plant life The information found in this site will helpstudents understand that new information isstill being discovered about how plantsfunction 5. Kahn Academy videoThis video introducesstudents to the chemicalprocesses ofphotosynthesis with lotsof explanations and reallife connections. It is away to clearly transmitinformation to the studentin both visually andPhotosynthesis Overview auditory manners. 6. You Tube VideoThis video provides aclose up look at theproteins andcomplexes importantin the energytransformation processof photosynthesis. Themovie will helpstudents visualize themicroscopic reactionsthat take place in thisVirtual Cellprocess. 7. Photosynthesis Podcast This podcast can be used as a lesson in class, as it covers the importance of the energy transfers inherent in photosynthesis. This would be a great tool for clarification andMr. Craigs Biology Podcasts review of photosynthesis. 8. Internet Resources http://bioenergy.asu.edu/photosyn/photoweb/- Arizona State University is an institute of higherlearning. This resource provides a broad backgroundof photosynthesis along with links to very in depthdescriptions of the phenomenon. It allows studentsto take a self-guided journey through photosynthesis. 9. Internet Resources http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/AP/ This site follows the progress andachievements of researchersstudying artificial photosynthesis.Looking through this information willhelp students make the connectionbetween what they are learning inclass with technology and real worldproblems. 10. Internet Resources http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/1961/calvin-lecture.html This site directs users to the speechmade by Melvin Calvin at the NobelPrize ceremony. Students will learnabout the Nobel Prizes in thesciences, the steps scientists take tolearn more about the world, and in-depth details of what happens tocarbon to form glucose inphotosynthesis. 11. Diagram/Graphic Organizer Created using Inspiration. 12. Teaching MaterialsPhotosynthesis in Plants app ($2.99) Click App picture to redirect to photosynthesis app. 13. Teaching MaterialsPhotosynthesis ReviewAcross1. stacks of thylakoids3. cycle during the dark reactions6. type of energy created8. light-capturing units9. a group of organisms in which photosynthesis takes place10. byproduct released into the atmosphere11. researchers are working on this type of photosynthesis12. carbon dioxide undergoes this transformation14. photosynthesis end product15. place where photosynthesis takes place16. small quantity of lightDown2. the most abundant enzyme on earth4. important energy storing molecule5. energy source that drives photosynthesis7. organisms that make their own food8. where chloroplasts are embedded13. pigment that absorbs light in plants16. the reaction that occurs when carbon dioxide is not present Created using www.puzzlemaker.com 14. Teaching MaterialsWorksheet found at https://sites.google.com/site/mrdevereauxsscienceclasses/home/ap-biology/ap-photosynthesis/ap-photosynthesis-worksheets 15. Teaching Materials The word equation for photosynthesis is During photosynthesis glucose isproduced. How is this glucoseWhat factors limit the rateused by the plant?of photosynthesis? Photosynthesis, Energy & DecayWhat are the different ways thatenergy can be wasted by organisms, particularly mammals?Plants require minerals for healthy growth which are Efficiency of food production can absorbed from the soil they grow in. Describe why thebe improved by?following minerals are required.What is decay? What conditions arerequired for the decaying process? NitrogenMagnesium What would a plant What would a plant deficient in Nitrogen deficient in Magnesium What is the function ofWhat is the function of What do look like? look like?decomposers? detritus feeders?pyramids of biomassshow?Mind map found athttp://www.sharemylesson.com/ResourceDetail.aspx?storyCode=6036138 16. Subject-Specific Websitehttp://www.sciencegems.com/This site is a great resource. I can type in a topic and it willdirect me to other sites with lesson plans, lectures,worksheets, experiments and more. It is easy to use andhelps me decide what sites can be trusted. 17. Supporting Websites http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/This is online library offering books, newsarticles and more. This would be useful for indepth research of my topic many books wereavailable on plants and photosynthesis! http://encyclopedia.com/This is an online reference material is good forfinding basics or additional information on anytopic. 18. Collaborative Applications Edmodo is a site set up like Facebook in which teachers can create class groups and contact students easily via the internet, post homework, and collect assignments. Students can collaborate over this site on projects, as well. Additionally, students can reach out for help with peers and help explain photosynthesis to one another at any time.