A Deep Dive into Photosynthesis

This week will be dedicated to reinforcing the pathways discussed in the table last week. We’ll make sure that you undersatnd where inputs are needed within separate reactions and extract organic pigments from fall leaves, if time allows and the colors begin to show among our trees.

BY THE END OF THIS WEEK, you should be able to:

  • describe the inputs & outputs of photosynthesis,

  • compare the light-dependent and light-independent reactions,

  • describe the four dominant pigments used by plants, algae (i.e. green algae are plants, red and brown algae are protists), and other protists that are photosynthetic to convert light (radiant energy) into chemical energy,

  • discuss the processes of photosystems II and I,

  • know your terms from the previous 11 weeks,

  • and walk through the entire process of photosynthesis by drawing the systems discussed.

Week 12 - Biology

Your Week Ahead

Day 1: Drawing Photosynthesis & Test Overview

  1. We’ll begin class with drawing out the process of photosynthesis, then give some time to review study questions for your quiz.

  2. AFTER CLASS, study for your quiz next class and complete journal 6 this week and I’ll check it next Monday.

Day 2: Quiz, Test Review, & Table Setup for Respiration

  1. We’ll spend today taking the quiz and looking over test. We likely won’t have time to complete the leaf chromatography lab so we will complete that next week and start some respiration work today.

  2. Next week, we’ll walk around campus to get leaves to then extract organic pigments. Be sure to wear clothes/shoes that are comfortable for walking around and potentially getting dirty and read all of Week 12!

  3. AFTER CLASS, study for your quiz on Thursday/Friday of next week! You have two videos from cell transport and your gizmos/labs reviewing cell structure.

IMPORTANT DATES

Quiz 4 covering chemical reactions, enzymes, and cell history this week (Week 12) on Day 2! That’s 6.1, 6.2, & 7.4 in your biology manual

Quiz 5 covering cell structure and transport material on Week 13’s Day 3. That’s 7.1-7.3 & 8.1-8.5 in your biology manual.

Test 3 on 11/12 or 11/13 covering: chemical reactions, enzymes, cell history, cell structure, and cell transport

Did you…?

  • … finish your gizmos on photosynthesis and take notes on the end of week 11 (11.6)? I’ll check that next Monday.

  • … study for your quiz on day 3 of next week?

  • … complete journal 6?

  • … let me know if you plan to reassess test 2?