Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food
Grade 5 · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
Warm-Up Video
Tutoring Hour · 7:02
How Plants Make Food: The Photosynthesis Quiz | The Green Magic: Photosynthesis in Plants!
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.
- 2
Photosynthesis mainly occurs in the leaves of a plant, where special cells and pigments help capture sunlight.
- 3
Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis, which is essential for all living creatures on Earth.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the three things plants need to make their own food during photosynthesis and what the plant makes as food.”
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