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The Leaf Food Factory (Photosynthesis)
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Planning & Materials
For this lesson, you’ll prep 3 activities that explore the interesting details of photosynthesis. You can do all of the activities back to back or split them up over multiple sessions. The printable materials should be cut out before you start the lesson.
Activity durations vary based on learning pace, depth of exploration, and potential side quests. The following are approximate times for planning:
| Lesson Section | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
| Discussion | 10 minutes |
| Video | The Leaf Food Factory | 10 minutes |
| Activity | Ins and Outs of Photosynthesis | 15 minutes + time to explore |
| Activity | Photosynthesis Flow Diagram | 15 minutes + time to explore |
| Experiment | Extracting Chlorophyll | 10 minutes + 1 day waiting time + questions and journal time |
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Glass bowl with lid (or plastic wrap) | 1 |
| Plastic gloves | 2 |
| Rubbing alcohol | .5 cup (125 mL) |
| Spinach leaves | 2-3 |
| Tweezers | 1 |