Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food

Name: Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food
Author: Insta~Lesson

5th Grade · Science · 45 min

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I can describe how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.

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During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
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Photosynthesis mainly occurs in the leaves of a plant, where special cells and pigments help capture sunlight.
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Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis, which is essential for all living creatures on Earth.

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