Big Idea 1 - LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures & Processes
Photosynthesis (Chapter 6)
Reading Assignments
General Class Notes on Photosynthesis (pdf)
Why Do Tree Leaves Change Color in the Fall? (pdf)
Please refer to chapter 6 of your textbook for more detailed information about this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 6 Textbook PowerPoint (pptx)
Overview of Photosynthesis (pptx)
Activities
The WWW of Photosynthesis (Google Doc.)
Plant Leaf Chromatography (pdf)
Virtual Laboratory Investigations
Online Photosynthesis Lab - direct link to website & virtual lab
Online Photosynthesis Lab - link to lab sheet (pdf)
Carbon transfer through snails and elodea - Virtual Lab (McDougal-Littell)
Laboratory Investigations
The Floating Leaf Disk Assay for Investigating Photosynthesis (pdf)
The Floating Leaf Disk Assay Lab - Model Data (pdf)
Study Guides
POGIL - Photosynthesis and Respiration (pdf)
POGIL - Learning about Variables with a Photosynthesis Experiment (pdf)
POGIL - Photosynthesis - What is in a Leaf? (pdf)
This is a nice image that summarizes the key idea behind the light & dark reactions (pdf)
Additional Class Notes I (pdf)
Videos
Separation of Photosynthetic Pigments by Paper Chromatography (You Tube 0.32 min.)
Interesting Links
BioEnergetics - DIagrams & information related to photosynthesis and respiration
Photosynthesis - The simple story of PHS and food.
Travel Deep Inside a Leaf! (YouTube, 2:52 min.)
General Class Notes on Photosynthesis (pdf)
Why Do Tree Leaves Change Color in the Fall? (pdf)
Please refer to chapter 6 of your textbook for more detailed information about this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 6 Textbook PowerPoint (pptx)
Overview of Photosynthesis (pptx)
Activities
The WWW of Photosynthesis (Google Doc.)
Plant Leaf Chromatography (pdf)
Virtual Laboratory Investigations
Online Photosynthesis Lab - direct link to website & virtual lab
Online Photosynthesis Lab - link to lab sheet (pdf)
Carbon transfer through snails and elodea - Virtual Lab (McDougal-Littell)
Laboratory Investigations
The Floating Leaf Disk Assay for Investigating Photosynthesis (pdf)
The Floating Leaf Disk Assay Lab - Model Data (pdf)
Study Guides
POGIL - Photosynthesis and Respiration (pdf)
POGIL - Learning about Variables with a Photosynthesis Experiment (pdf)
POGIL - Photosynthesis - What is in a Leaf? (pdf)
This is a nice image that summarizes the key idea behind the light & dark reactions (pdf)
Additional Class Notes I (pdf)
Videos
Separation of Photosynthetic Pigments by Paper Chromatography (You Tube 0.32 min.)
Interesting Links
BioEnergetics - DIagrams & information related to photosynthesis and respiration
Photosynthesis - The simple story of PHS and food.
Travel Deep Inside a Leaf! (YouTube, 2:52 min.)
BioFlix Photosynthesis
Molecules of Life (Chapter 3)
Reading Assignments
Synthesis of Macromolecules Objectives and Key Terms (pdf)
Biochemistry summary (The Molecules of Life) Overview (pdf)
Is sugar the world's most popular drug? (pdf)
Please refer to chapter 3 of your textbook for more detailed information about this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 3 Textbook PowerPoint (PPTX)
Activities
Nutrition Label Activity (pdf)
Organic Compounds Comparison Table (pdf)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Investigation (pdf)
Identifying Food Nutrients Version 1 (pdf)
Identifying Food Nutrients Version 2 (Google Doc)
'The Daily Carbon Compound' This assignment will help introduce the 4 major types of organic compounds essential to life. (pdf)
International Food Science Symposium (Google Doc.)
Interesting Links
What foods do kids eat from around the world?
Synthesis of Macromolecules Objectives and Key Terms (pdf)
Biochemistry summary (The Molecules of Life) Overview (pdf)
Is sugar the world's most popular drug? (pdf)
Please refer to chapter 3 of your textbook for more detailed information about this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 3 Textbook PowerPoint (PPTX)
Activities
Nutrition Label Activity (pdf)
Organic Compounds Comparison Table (pdf)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Investigation (pdf)
Identifying Food Nutrients Version 1 (pdf)
Identifying Food Nutrients Version 2 (Google Doc)
'The Daily Carbon Compound' This assignment will help introduce the 4 major types of organic compounds essential to life. (pdf)
International Food Science Symposium (Google Doc.)
Interesting Links
What foods do kids eat from around the world?
Cellular Respiration - Releasing Chemical Energy (Chapter 7)
Reading Assignments
Graphic 1, Graphic 2, and Graphic 3 for outline activity
Please refer to chapter 7 of your textbook for more detailed information about this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 7 Textbook PowerPoint (pptx)
Respiration Overview (pptx)
Activities & Laboratory Investigations
Yeast Fermentation (pdf)
Effect of Temperature on Cold -Blooded Organisms using a CO2 probe (pdf)
Effect of Temperature on Cold -Blooded Organisms using a O2 probe (pdf)
Measuring Human Respiration (pdf)
Cheesemaking
'Cheesefest' Questions (pdf)
The 12 Families of Cheese (pdf)
General guidelines for making cheese (pdf)
How to Make Mozzarella Cheese (website link)
Study Guides
Respiration Worksheet (pdf)
POGIL - Cellular Respiration (pdf)
Respiration Flow Chart (pdf)
Interesting Links
BioEnergetics - DIagrams & information related to photosynthesis and respiration
Photosynthesis - The simple story of PHS and food.
Fermentation - Tutorial on how to make your own ginger beer.
Graphic 1, Graphic 2, and Graphic 3 for outline activity
Please refer to chapter 7 of your textbook for more detailed information about this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 7 Textbook PowerPoint (pptx)
Respiration Overview (pptx)
Activities & Laboratory Investigations
Yeast Fermentation (pdf)
Effect of Temperature on Cold -Blooded Organisms using a CO2 probe (pdf)
Effect of Temperature on Cold -Blooded Organisms using a O2 probe (pdf)
Measuring Human Respiration (pdf)
Cheesemaking
'Cheesefest' Questions (pdf)
The 12 Families of Cheese (pdf)
General guidelines for making cheese (pdf)
How to Make Mozzarella Cheese (website link)
Study Guides
Respiration Worksheet (pdf)
POGIL - Cellular Respiration (pdf)
Respiration Flow Chart (pdf)
Interesting Links
BioEnergetics - DIagrams & information related to photosynthesis and respiration
Photosynthesis - The simple story of PHS and food.
Fermentation - Tutorial on how to make your own ginger beer.
BioFlix - Cellular Respiration