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Chapter 2: Photosynthesis (12 lessons) Year 9 Term 1 11/12 2.1 Explaining photosynthesis Identify the raw materials and products of photosynthesis. Describe photosynthesis by an equation. Explain gas exchange in leaves. 4.4.1.1 Worksheet 2.1; Practical sheet 2.1; Technician’s notes 2.1 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 9 Term 1 11/12 2.2 Looking at photosynthesis Explain the importance of photosynthesis. Explain how plants use the glucose they produce. 4.4.1.1; 4.2.3.2; 4.4.1.3 Worksheet 2.2; Technician’s notes 2.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 9 Term 1 11/12 2.3 Investigating leaves Identify the internal structures of a leaf. Explain how the structure of a leaf is adapted for photosynthesis. Recall that chlorophyll pigments in chloroplasts absorb light energy for photosynthesis. 4.2.3.1 Worksheets 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and Technician’s notes 2.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 9 Term 2 13/14 2.4 Required practical: Investigate the effect of intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed Identify and manage variables. Process data and identify outliers. Evaluate an experimental process. 4.4.1.2 Worksheet 2.4; Practical sheets 2.4.1, 2.4.2 and 2.4.3; Technician’s notes 2.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
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