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: Quiz and Walk through Pathways

  1. You’ll begin class with your quiz, then we will use extra time to make sure you know the process from last week.

  2. AFTER CLASS, look over questions on page 244 and 245 of your textbook. Could you answer those questions?

Day 2: Drawing and Introducing Pigments Lab

  1. We’ll spend today drawing out the process of photosynthesis. Next week, you’ll harvest leaves to extract various color pigments that are responsible for the process of photosynthesis. It’s always a fun lab to remember!

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

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IMPORTANT DATES

Quiz 4 on cell structure and transport next Monday!

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

Did you…?

  • … finish your microscope lab? I’ll be checking this on Monday.

  • … finish your gizmos on photosynthesis?

  • … study for your quiz on day 1 of next week?

  • … study for your test coming up either at the end of next week or the beginning of the following week?

  • … read pages in your textbook if you’re still confused about the process of photosynthesis?