Appetizer- Everyone shares, so everyone orders this activity
~ Photosynthesis Recipe Card: Follow the directions and complete the
Recipe Card handout. 10 points
Entrées: Choose 1 of the following activities to complete
~Photosynthesis Children’s Book: Explain the vocabulary and stages
involved with photosynthesis in a five page children’s picture book. Your book
must include colored pictures and a short story that explains photosynthesis at
a sixth grade level. Spelling, neatness, and accuracy count! 40 points
~Public Service Announcement: Film a public service announcement with a
partner that explains the importance of photosynthesis. What happens in
photosynthesis that benefits animals? Explain what the stages of
photosynthesis are in your commercial. You may create and use props.
Scripts must be written and approved before filming. 40 points
~Photosynthesis Blog: Write a two-paragraph blog about what you have
learned about photosynthesis. You must explain what happens during
photosynthesis as well define important vocabulary. Your paragraphs should
be well organized and edited for spelling and grammar. 40 points
Side Dishes: Choose 2 of the following activities to complete.
~Photosynthesis Crossword Puzzle: Create a crossword puzzle of key terms
from the photosynthesis unit. You must include ten terms. The clues should be
written in complete sentences and edited for spelling and grammar. Include an
answer key. 25 points
~A Day in the Life Journal: You are a plant. Write a short journal entry
about how you got your energy for the day. This should be one, no more than
two, paragraphs long. Remember, you are the plant, and you are writing in your
diary, but spelling and grammar still count! 25 points
~Plant Interview: Film a short interview between you and a plant. You are the
interviewer asking the plant about how photosynthesis works, what are the
ingredients, and why is photosynthesis important for plants and animals? (The
plant’s voice can be a friends voice or a special accent you have  ) A script
must be approved before filming. 25 points
~Photosynthesis Quiz: Create a ten-question quiz about photosynthesis.
Use multiple types of questions: multiple choice, true or false, fill in the blank,
or short answer. You must include one short answer question. Include a blank
copy of your test and an answer key. Spelling and grammar count. 25 points
Dessert: Optional…aka extra credit!
~ Picture Time! Draw and label a diagram that represents the stages of
photosynthesis. Use arrows and captions to help you. Your picture needs to
be neat, colored, and organized. It is important that the reader of the diagram
can understand what the picture is trying to teach. Be very clear and precise. 5
points
Can I take your order?
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Side Dishes:
I, ______________________ understand that I have class time and study
halls to complete this menu project. I also agree to spending time at home to
ensure that my menu project is complete by the due date of MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 7. I am aware that I will lose points, (according to TCS
homework policy,) for everyday that my project is late.
Signature______________________________________ Date____