3 PO1(b) P1 Rate of photosynthesis Tutor observation Oral communication Demonstrate Outline the physiological measurements Tutor-led discussion on physiological of risk assessments during discussion applied used in relation to the rate of respiration measurements in photosynthesis, such as oxygen experimental and photosynthesis levels and starch production and biomass. Tutor observation Practical skills and techniques in Website below gives experiments to show the of practical techniques health and safety biology: the conditions required for photosynthesis, dependent measurement of starch, rate of photosynthesis reaction in and dependency on light (P1). photosynthesis Links should be made to Unit 1 plant cell (the Hill ultrastructure, especially chloroplasts and reaction) vacuoles. Learners to complete appropriate risk assessment PO4 (P10) and practise familiar techniques (GCSE P10 Understand level), such as collection of oxygen from aquatic In experimental techniques: safety procedure oxygenating plants, testing leaves / leaf discs for safely use a range of practical and risk starch and measuring plant biomass to obtain equipment and materials assessment reproducible results. identify hazards when produce risk assessments for one applied undertaking Links should be made to Unit 1, photosynthesis experimental technique from scientific and food chain productivity. each of biology, chemistry and physics practical work (see anatomy & physiology’ PowerPoint) ‘Plant Specification Week Key learning objectives Learning activities and resources Plenary Skills reference
3 PO1(b) Demonstrate applied experimental techniques in biology: the dependent reaction in photosynthesis (the Hill reaction) PO4 Understand safety procedure and risk assessment when undertaking scientific practical work P1 Outline the physiological measurements used in relation to the rate of respiration and photosynthesis P10 In experimental techniques: safely use a range of practical equipment and materials identify hazards produce risk assessments for one applied experimental technique from each of biology, chemistry and physics Rate of photosynthesis Tutor-led discussion on physiological measurements in photosynthesis, such as oxygen levels and starch production and biomass. Website below gives experiments to show the conditions required for photosynthesis, measurement of starch, rate of photosynthesis and dependency on light (P1). Links should be made to Unit 1 plant cell ultrastructure, especially chloroplasts and vacuoles. Learners to complete appropriate risk assessment (P10) and practise familiar techniques (GCSE level), such as collection of oxygen from aquatic oxygenating plants, testing leaves / leaf discs for starch and measuring plant biomass to obtain reproducible results. Links should be made to Unit 1, photosynthesis and food chain productivity. (see ‘Plant anatomy & physiology’ PowerPoint) Tutor observation of risk assessments Tutor observation of practical techniques Oral communication during discussion Practical skills and health and safety Week Specification reference Key learning objectives Learning activities and resources Plenary Skills
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