Station #1 -- “Illuminating Photosynthesis – The Cycle”
Click on the following site:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/photosynthesis.html
1. Click on Launch Interactive tab.
2. Click on “The Cycle” tab.
THE CYCLE
Play with the animation of the girl, a plant, a watering can, and a window. Using what you have
learned about photosynthesis, explain how the following molecules travel during photosynthesis:
1. Water
2. Oxygen
3. Sunlight
4. Carbon Dioxide
Station #2 “Illuminating Photosynthesis – Atomic Shuffle”
Click on the following site:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/photosynthesis.html
1. Click on Launch Interactive tab.
2. Click on “ATOMIC SHUFFLE” tab
3. In your notes, answer the following questions:
ATOMIC SHUFFLE
1. Where do plants get their energy from?
2. True or false: Some water can be made within the leaf cells of plants.
3. As photosynthesis begins, where do the oxygen molecules of water go?
4. Carbon dioxide enters leaves through the __________________________.
5. True or false: Oxygen is a waste product of breathing.
6. Glucose is made from what three types of atoms?
On the last “Atomic Shuffle” slide, click the NOTE ABOUT THIS EQUATION tab to answer the
following questions. . .
1. Write the formula for photosynthesis. Label the reactants and products.
2.
Carbohydrates have a
ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules.
Station #3: Create a Table
Make a table in your notes to identify the role of each of the following in photosynthesis and/or
cellular respiration:
What it is. . .
What it does. . .
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Light
Water
Glucose
ATP
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Station #4: “Illuminating Photosynthesis – Three Puzzlers”
Click on the following site:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/photosynthesis.html
1. Click on Launch Interactive tab.
2. Click on “THREE PUZZLERS” tab
3. In your notes, answer the following questions:
Puzzler 1:
1. What is the correct answer to this puzzler?
2. Draw a diagram on the back explaining how your puzzler is in fact true or false.
Puzzler 2:
3. What is the correct answer to this puzzler?
4. Explain using a diagram drawn on the back how it is possible for plants to stay
alive, at least temporarily, without sunlight.
Puzzler 3:
5. What is the correct answer to this puzzler?
6. Explain why it is that plants need oxygen to survive, even though it is not a
reactant of photosynthesis.
Station #5 – Describing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
As a group, create one advertisement for photosynthesis and cellular
respiration
Cover the following:
 Write the equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration
using both the chemical formulas and words
 Include an eye-catching picture to help everyone remember the
equation!!!
Station #6 – Create Flashcards
Create flashcards for the photosynthesis and cellular respiration equations. Each person should
have 5 index cards. Put the following compounds on an index card:
6CO2
C6H12O6
6H2O
6O2
→
Now, write the name of each compound on the other side.
Put the cards in order to create the equation for photosynthesis. Have Mr. Gustin check it.
Put the cards in order to create the equation for cellular respiration. Have Mr. Gustin check it.