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Photosynth Adventure

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COMBINED RATING

4.1 Stars

TEACHERS (377)

4.4

STUDENTS (79625)

3.8

LENGTH

19 Minutes

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Description

World pollution is rising and evil creatures known as smog slimes are appearing all over the world. They interfere with photosynthesis, putting the planet at risk. Alyx, a young engineer is building a machine that replicates photosynthesis to help reduce carbon dioxide levels. Help Alyx while learning about the process of photosynthesis and its impact in the world!

Vocabulary Words

chlorophyll

chloroplast

plant cell

pollution

photosynthesis

carbon dioxide

oxygen

water

stomata

radiant energy

glucose

chemical energy

plant

photon

roots

energy

minerals

leaves

stoma

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Photosynthesis. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

Photosynthesis affects Earth's atmosphere and oceans by removing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.

Chlorophyll is a chemical compound in chloroplasts that can absorb light energy.

Photosynthesizing organisms are the foundation of virtually all food webs.

Plant cells have chloroplasts that aid in photosynthesis.

Chemical reactions can transform energy within living organisms.

In photosynthesis, radiant energy from the sun is transformed into chemical energy.

The function of photosynthesis is to make food for a plant to live and grow.

The material reactants in photosynthesis include water and carbon dioxide.

The primary source of energy on Earth's surface is sunlight.

The products of photosynthesis are oxygen and sugar.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

Where can you find plants? Why are plants so important? In what ways do we use plants? What makes a plant cell different from a human cell? What is photosynthesis? What is the relationship between consumers and carbon dioxide? What is the relationship between producers and oxygen?

After the Game

In the game, you created a "plant" that created energy - what were its main "inputs" from underground and above ground? Why is sun so important in photosynthesis? What does chlorophyll do for the plant? Why is photosynthesis so important for the atmosphere and our world? How is a plant self-sufficient?