Worksite Of Photosynthesis
Chapter Name : Photosynthesis In Higher Plants |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_13_03_01 |
Topic Name : Worksite Of Photosynthesis |
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Sub Topic Name : Worksite Of Photosynthesis |
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Introduction
Plants synthesised their food by the process photosynthesis.
Pre-Requisites:
Photosynthesis, chloroplasts.
Activity:
Place a plant in a dark room. After few days the plant will become less healthy and eventually die due to lack of proper air, water and sunshine.
Real Life Question:
Where does plant cook their food?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis | Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert the light energy captured from the sun into chemical energy that is necessary for growth. |
| Chloroplasts | Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and some other eukaryotic organisms |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| A plant in tub | To observe the action of photosynthesis. |
Real life uses :
Plants synthesize their food in the chloroplast.
Places to visit :
Check in your garden where various plants can be seen. Those are in a place where there is better sunshine and air is healthy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Garden | Various plants synthesize food by photosynthesis. |
What you learn in Theory:
Photosynthesis takes place in the mesophyll cells where chloroplasts are present.
What you learn in Practice:
Chloroplast is the place where plants prepare their food.