Photosynthesis Diner menu Activity

Learning Targets:
 Explain the structure and function of a chloroplast
 Describe the light reactions & their importance to photosynthesis
 Explain the steps of the dark reactions & their importance to photosynthesis
 Explain the biochemical pathway
 Explain the equation for photosynthesis
PHOTOSYNTHESIS SPECIALS
APPETIZER (EVERYONE SHARES– DO ALL)
$4.00
Draw a picture of a chloroplast and label the parts
Write the process of the Biochemical Pathway including the chemical
equation for photosynthesis
ENTRÉE(MAIN COURSE-PICK 2)
$8.00
Draw a picture that shows what happens during photosynthesis
With a partner, act out the process of photosynthesis
Write two paragraphs explaining what happens during photosynthesis
Create a rap or song that explains what happens during photosynthesis
SIDE DISH (PICK 1)
Create a venn diagram comparing the Light and Dark reactions
Write a story from the view point of a plant on how it get its food
Create a skit or play explaining the importance of plants & photosynthesis
Create an original analogy relating the light and dark reactions (like your teacher’s example)
DESERT (OPTIONAL– CAN ONLY DO 1)
Create a jeopardy review game for the photosynthesis unit
Create a photosynthesis quiz for the class and teacher
Create a board game review for the photosynthesis unit
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$5.00