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Terms: The following terms are presented in this lesson (shown in bold italics
and on PowerPoint Slide 2): Calvin cycle Chlorophyll Dark reactions Glucose Light reactions Mitochondria Photosynthesis Respiration Stomata Transpiration
A. Sugar is the major product of photosynthesis and provides energy for the plant. B. There are two phases to the photosynthesis process. 1. Energy gatheringPlant leaves soak up sunlight. 2. Sugar makingPlants convert energy from sunlight into stored chemical energy. a. Chemical energy rearranges carbon dioxide in the plant in the presence of chlorophyll to form sugar. b. Glucose, a simple sugar, is formed. (PowerPoint Slide 5) C. Photosynthesis is the most important reaction on earth. All life forms are dependent on the reaction. 1. Occurs in the chloroplasts 2. CO2 + light + chlorophyll + H2O _ C6H12O6 (glucose) + H2O + O2 (PowerPoint Slide 6) D. In order for photosynthesis to occur, several things must be present. 1. Chlorophyllgreen colored substance in plants. 2. LightLeaves absorb necessary energy from the suns rays or artificial light. 3. Carbon DioxideEnters the plant through structure called stomata in the leaves. Carbon dioxide is split during photosynthesis. 4. WaterWater is also split during photosynthesis. **Use TM: B3-1 it to illustrate the concept of photosynthesis and its importance. PowerPoint Slide 7 can also be used. Follow it up with LS: B31 to help demonstrate the viewing of a plant cell. Students will view the structures of a plant in which photosynthesis occurs. PowerPoint Slide 8 has a picture of a layer of chlorophyll in the cross-section of a leaf. This is what you should see using LS: B3-1. Use classroom discussion to identify any concepts that require further emphasis.
Objective 2: Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis and explain it.
(PowerPoint Slide 9) II. Photosynthesis is a series of chemical reactions that yields sugars, water, and oxygen. (PowerPoint Slide 10) A. The chemical equation of photosynthesis can be written in words: Six molecules of carbon dioxide plus twelve molecules of water in combination with a healthy plant and some form of light energy, to make
one molecule of sugar plus six molecules of water and six molecules of oxygen. B. The products of photosynthesis include carbohydrates in the form of sugars and starches as well as water and oxygen. **Use TM: B3-2 to illustrate the chemical equation for photosynthesis. Use class discussion to summarize the objective. Identify any items that need further emphasis through student responses.
4. As a result of the Calvin cycle, one molecule of glucose is formed. **Use video clip from recommended recourses:
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/tdc02/sci/life/stru/photosynth/index.html
This video clip will show the students the earliest scientific hypotheses that plants ate dirt, and then show them our present-day understanding of photosynthesis, the process by which plants use the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates, a storable form of chemical energy.
A. TemperatureThere is a direct relationship between respiration and temperature, as the temperature increases so does the rate of respiration. (PowerPoint Slide 21) B. OxygenOxygen is required for respiration to take place. As oxygen levels decrease so does the rate of respiration. (PowerPoint Slide 22) C. Soil conditionsSoil containing large quantities of water cause the rate of respiration to decrease because of the lack of oxygen. (PowerPoint Slide 23) D. LightThe amount of energy produced by photosynthesis in low light conditions is reduced. Therefore the amount of energy available to conduct respiration is lower.
3. HumidityHumidity influences the rate of transpiration because if the air is already saturated with water vapor, there will be a decrease in the rate of evaporation. (PowerPoint Slide 32) 4. DroughtIf the plant is experiencing drought conditions it will close the stomata to prevent needed water from escaping. When the plants stomata are closed transpiration does not take place. **Conclude this section with TM: B3-4 to demonstrate the factors that affect transpiration rate. Use LS: B3-2 to help reinforce a full understanding of transpiration. The recommended text materials will also be helpful. Follow the lab with classroom discussion. Use student questions to determine the need for further emphasis of particular concepts .
Application: Application can involve the following student activity using the
attached lab sheets. Viewing a Plant CellLS: B3-1 and Transpiration of Tree LeavesLS: B3-2
The light reactions make ATP and NADPH and the dark reactions consume it. 3. 6 CO2 + light + chlorophyll +12 H2O _ C6H12O6 (glucose) +6 H2O + 6 O2 Six molecules of carbon dioxide combine with 12 molecules of water in the presence of light and green plant material to form one molecule of the simple sugar glucose and six molecules of both oxygen and water.
Sample Test
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Test
Unit B Lesson 3: Determining the Importance of Photosynthesis and Respiration
Part One: Matching Instructions. Match the term with the correct response. Write the letter of the term by the definition. a. glucose d. RuBP g. drought b. light reaction e. stomata h. temperature c. dark reaction f. humidity _______ 1. Affects both the rates of respiration and transpiration in plants. _______ 2. During this process, ATP and NADPH are formed as a result of energy absorption by the chloroplasts. _______ 3. The chemical that aids in photosynthesis by absorbing carbon dioxide. _______ 4. The simple sugar that is formed as an end product of the Calvin cycle. _______ 5. Factor that affects the rate of transpiration due to the amount of water vapor in the air. _______ 6. The structure in plants that allows water to be exchanged. _______ 7. Involves the Calvin cycle and is also known as the light independent reaction. _______ 8. Causes the plant to close the stomata to decrease the rate of transpiration. Part Two: Completion Instructions. Provide the word or words to complete the following statements. 1. Photosynthesis occurs in the ___________________ of plants. 2. The substance that gives plants their green color is ______________________. 3. Four factors affecting the rate of respiration include _____________________, _________________, __________________, and _______________________. 4. Respiration occurs in the ___________________ of all cells, which is known as the energy-processing factory for plants. 5. Photosynthesis absorbs energy, consumes ________ _________ and releases ________.
6. In contrast, respiration uses energy, consumes ____________ and releases _____________________. Part Three: Short Answer Instructions. Provide information to answer the following questions. 1. List the two major phases of photosynthesis.
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TM: B3-1
Energy Flow
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TM: B3-2
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TM: B3-3
Respiration
1. O2 and food are used. 2. CO2 and H20 are produced. 3. Energy in food may be temporarily stored in ATP or lost as heat. 4. ATP is produced by oxidation of food. 5. Every living cell carries out respiration. 6. Occurs both in light and in darkness. 7. Glycolysis occurs in cytoplasm, while the final steps of aerobic respiration occur in mitochondria
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TM: B3-4
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LS: B3-1
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Lab Sheet
Viewing a Plant Cell
Purpose: Students will view the structures of a plant in which photosynthesis occurs. 15
Instructions: Select leaf samples for viewing under a microscope. An aquatic plant, Elodea, is a good selection because it is only two cells thick making it very transparent. Place the leaf on a microscope slide. Look at the leaf under the microscope. Look for the small chloroplasts located at the cell wall. If the sample is actively growing, you might see the chloroplasts rotate. With some types of leaves it is helpful to peel away the epidermis to expose mesophyll cells for viewing. 1. What color is the cell?
3. Draw a picture of the cell and label the cell wall, chloroplasts, cytoplasm, nucleus etc.
LS: B3-2
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Lab Sheet
Transpiration of Tree Leaves
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This activity is designed to enhance student learning about transpiration in plants. Before getting started, explain to the class that they are going outside. They will need to locate two or three different trees that they can use in order to conduct their laboratory exercise. They should also select different varieties of trees to see if there is a difference. Materials: Clear plastic bags Duct tape Local tree Balance scale Procedure: 1. Hand out one plastic bag for each student or lab group. 2. Have students select a leaf or group of leaves on the tree to bag. 3. Instruct students to carefully wrap their bag around the leaf or leaves they have selected and tape it closed. Important: the tape must fit snugly and touch both the bag and the tree branch all the way around. 4. Allow the bags to stay on the tree for two or more days if possible. Results will be more dramatic and reliable for bags that are left on for longer periods. 5. Carefully remove the bag from the tree making sure no water is lost. 6. Weigh the bag, tape and tree parts together and then weigh each item separately. 7. By subtraction you can determine how much water was in the bag. 8. Figure the ratio of water to tree parts by dividing the water mass by the tree parts. Questions 1. If the mass of your tree material was 0.057 m, how much water would be expected to transpire from a tree that is 42.5 m under the same conditions?
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2. If there are 300 trees of the same size (42.5 m), how much water would they give off in the length of time that your tree sample was bagged?
3. How much water would these trees put into the atmosphere in six months?
4. How do each of the following factors influence the rate of transpiration? a. temperature
c. time of year
d. drought
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