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Course Code: 200032001
TOPIC XI: CLASSIFICATION - Photosynthesis
Pacing
Date
Traditional 6 days
Block
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. General equation of Photosynthesis (18.7, P.8.7)
1. Reactants
2. Products
3. Basic functions
B. Where it occurs(14.7)
1. Leaf structure
2. Chloroplasts
3. Gas exchange and Homeostasis
4. Transport of water and nutrients
5. Transpiration
C. Non plant examples of photosynthetic organisms**
1. Algae and bacteria
D. Role of carbohydrates as a source of energy (18.1,
P.8.7)
1. Structure
2. Chemical Formula (P.8.7)
3. Function of carbohydrates as a source of energy for
synthesis of other compounds
3 days
11-18-15 to 11-30-15
11-18-15 to 11-30-15
OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
 Identify the reactants, products, and/or the basic function Core Text Book: Chapter 8.1, 8.2 , 8.3, 23.4, and 23.5
of photosynthesis.
 Explain how the products of photosynthesis are used as Vocabulary:
Autotroph, photosynthesis, heterotroph, ATP, ADP, blade,
reactants for cellular respiration and vice versa.
petiole, mesophyll, palisade mesophyll, spongy mesophyll,
 Show and/or formulate how the processes of
stoma, transpiration, guard cell, adhesion, cohesion,
photosynthesis and cellular respiration are
pressure-flow hypothesis, chlorophyll, thylakoid, stroma,
interrelated. (ALD)
Stoma, Guard cell, Transpiration, Adhesion, Cohesion,
 Explain how photosynthesis stores energy in organic
Capillary action, Pressure-flow hypothesis
compounds and cellular respiration releases energy
from organic compounds.
Technology:
 Connect the role of ATP to energy transfers within
1. Bozeman Podcast: Photosynthesis & Respiration
the cell. (ALD)
2. Pearson:
 Describe how the structure of a leaf enables it to carry
a. Untamed Science: Out of Thin Air
out photosynthesis.
b. Interactive Art: Photosynthesis
 Explain how gas exchange in leaves relates to
c. Tutor Tube: Understanding Plant Growth
homeostasis.
d. Art Review: Anatomy of a Leaf
 Describe how the products of photosynthesis are
e. Visual Analogy: Transpirational Pull
transported throughout a plant.
f. Data Analysis: Shedding Light on Marine Algae
 Identify factors that affect the rate at which
g. Data Analysis: Effect of CO₂ on Plant Stomata
photosynthesis occurs.
3. Photosynthesis Simulation: The Effects of Light
 Describe the primary functions of carbohydrates.
Intensity and Wavelength on the Rate of
 Summarize the basic molecular structure and the
Photosynthesis
primary function of macromolecules in organisms.
4. Exploring Photosynthesis
(ALD)
5. Khan Academy: Photosynthesis
6. PBS(NOVA) Interactive: Illuminating Photosynthesis
with Webquest
7. http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ (search your topic)
8. Edgenuity
9. Packet on Plants L.14.7
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SC.912.L.14.7
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Photosynthesis Lab
 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Standard:
SC.912.P.8.7
Video
Video
Standard:
SC.912.L.14.7
Image
Video
Standard:
SC.912.L.18.1
Audio
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 Biology: The Science of Life: The Flow
of Matter and Energy in the Living
World: Photosynthesis and Cellular
Respiration: Photosynthesis
 The Structure and Function of the
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Stomata
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 The Mechanism of Opening and Closing 
the Stomatal Pore
 Flower, Lily; pistil indicated
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 Fern fronds with spore cases
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Vascular & Nonvascular Plants
What Are Angiosperms?
Flowering Plant Reproduction
 Molecules, Compounds, and
Macromolecules
 Macromolecules
 Carbohydrates
 Lipids: Fats and Oils
 Lipids & Cholesterol
 The Structure of the Cell: Proteins and
Enzymes
Proteins
An Introduction to Proteins
Proteins and Amino Acids
Protein Shapes Revisited
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 Variations in Flowers & Pollination
 Double Fertilization
Moss, Club
Xylem
 What Is Protein?
 Structures and Functions of Different
Proteins in the Body
 Nucleic Acids
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 Nucleic Acids
Article
Standard:
SC.912.L.18.9
Video
Video
Standard:
SC.912.L.18.7
Image
 Cellular Energetics
 Cellular Energy: Respiration
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis Reaction
The Photosynthesis Equation
Future Uses
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Photosynthesis: Role of ATP and ADP
 Water and Plants: A Unique
Relationship
 Dark Reactions of Photosynthesis
 Cellular Energy: Photosynthesis
 Photosynthesis in Single-Cell
Organisms
 Photosynthesis: Elements
 Photosynthesis (2)
 Light energy to chemical energy to ATP  Photosynthesis and respiration,
relationship between
 Photosynthesis (1)
 Photosynthesis, definition
 Skill Builder: Photosynthesis
Skill Builder  Carbon Cycle
Video
The Venus Flytrap and Other Carnivorous Plants
10 "Big Question" Mysteries for Chemistry to Solve
Withering Crops
Turning Over a New Leaf: How Leaves Die
Chemistry of Changing Leaves
The Chemistry of Green: Chlorophyll
Image
Chemistry: 10 Unsolved Mysteries
Power Plants: Engineers Mimic Photosynthesis to Harvest Light Energy
Newly-Discovered Chlorophyll Scavenger Could Lead to Cheaper Biofuels
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Learning Goals
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SC.912.L14.7: Relate the structure of each of the major plant organs and tissues to physiological processes. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills &
Concepts)
SCALE
LEARNING PROGRESSION
SAMPLE PROGRESS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES

I am able to relate structures of plant tissues and organs directly to their roles in
physiological processes.
Choose any plant structure, tissue, or organ and describe
the effect it will have in a physiological process if that organ
is not present.

I am able to relate structures of plant tissues and organs to their roles in
physiological processes.
Investigate the structures of plant tissues and organs and
relate the structure of plant parts to their function and
dissect a flower to examine key structures and match them
to their function.

I am able to relate the structures of plant tissues and organs to their roles in
physiological processes.
Create a foldable to differentiate the role of the key
structures listed below as they relate to each physiological
process: photosynthesis, cellular respiration, transpiration,
growth, and reproduction.

I am able to identify the structures and functions of plant tissues and organs.
Given a general diagram of a plant, identify key structures
and match them to their function. Plant Key Structures:
roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, cones, meristematic
tissue, ground tissue, dermal tissue, vascular tissue,
cambium, guard cells, phloem, root hairs, root cap, seed,
stomata, xylem
Score/Step 5.0
Score/Step 4.0
Score/Step 3.0 Target
(Learning Goal)
Score/Step 2.0
Given a flower diagram, identify key structures and match
them to their function.
Flower Key Structures: stamen, pistil, ovary, petals, sperm,
egg, sepal, filament, anther, style, and stigma.

I am able to identify basic plant organs.
Score/Step 1.0
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Learning Goals
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SC.912.L.18.1: Describe the basic molecular structures and primary functions of the four major categories of biological macromolecules. ( Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic
Application of Skills & Concepts )
SCALE
LEARNING PROGRESSION
SAMPLE PROGRESS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES

I am able to summarize the basic molecular structure and the primary function of
macromolecules in organisms.
Develop an argument for each macromolecule and justify
their level of importance in various organisms.

I am able to summarize the basic molecular structure and the primary function of
macromolecules in organisms.
Construct models of each of the four macromolecules and a
Venn diagram that compares and contrasts the molecules
based on elemental composition, structure, function.

I am able to identify the basic molecular structure and the primary function of
macromolecules in organisms.
Create a foldable that names the four macromolecules,
describes two major functions of each, and identifies the
basic molecular structure.

I am able to identify the primary function of the four macromolecules in organisms.
Match each macromolecule to a brief description of the
various functions.

I am able to recognize that there are four macromolecules.
Score/Step 5.0
Score/Step 4.0
Score/Step 3.0 Target
(Learning Goal)
Score/Step 2.0
Score/Step 1.0
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Learning Goals
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SC.912.L.18.9: Explain the interrelated nature of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. ( Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts )
SCALE
LEARNING PROGRESSION
SAMPLE PROGRESS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES

I am able to formulate how the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
are interrelated.
Investigate how the process of photosynthesis and cellular
respiration are interrelated by observing changes in the
concentration of carbon dioxide and oxygen during this
processes.

I am able to show how the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration are
interrelated.
Draw a diagram that shows the cyclical nature of the
processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

I am able to show the interrelatedness of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Given a diagram of the carbon-oxygen cycle, trace the flow
of carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, and energy.
Score/Step 5.0
Score/Step 4.0
Score/Step 3.0 Target
(Learning Goal)
Using a graphic organizer, compare and contrast the
reactants and products, location in the cells, flow of energy,
and organisms involved in the process of photosynthesis
and cellular respiration.

I am able to recognize that photosynthesis and cellular respiration are related.
Score/Step 2.0
Write the chemical equations of the process of
photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Describe the relationship between the two processes. (i.e.
the reactants of photosynthesis are the products of cellular
respiration and vice versa)

I am able to recognize the importance of energy for all living things.
Score/Step 1.0
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