Priestley 's Experiment
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_02_01 |
Topic Name : Priestley 's Experiment |
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Sub Topic Name : Priestley 's Experiment |
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Introduction
Air is necessary for plants to survive.
Pre-Requisites:
Mint plant, air.
Activity:
Place a plant is dark room. After few days the plant will become less healthy and eventually die due to lack of proper Sunlight.
Real Life Question:
Why is air essential for plants?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Mint plant | Mint is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. |
| Air | Air is the name given to the Earth's atmosphere used in breathing and photosynthesis. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| A plant in tub | To observe the action of photosynthesis. |
Real life uses :
Plant uses air for photosynthesis.
Places to visit :
Check in your garden where various plants can be seen. Those are in place where there is better sunshine and air is healthy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Garden | Various plants use air for its growth. |
What you learn in Theory:
Air is essential for plants as it is required during photosynthesis.
What you learn in Practice:
Plants that are devoid of proper air die in few days.