Photosynthesis: Energy from Light
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy.
Warm-Up Video
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Photosynthesis (UPDATED)
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The reactants (inputs) of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water, while the products (outputs) are glucose and oxygen.
- 2
Chlorophyll is a pigment found in chloroplasts that captures light for photosynthesis, absorbing red and blue light, and reflecting green light.
- 3
The two major reactions of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions which occur in the thylakoids, and the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) which occur in the stroma.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe in your own words how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis. Be sure to mention the two major reactions that occur in the chloroplast.”
Teacher Guide
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