3.4 Photosynthesis continued

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

·        Describe the photosynthetic processes and structural features of the chloroplast that allow organisms to capture and store energy.

·        Explain how cells capture energy from light and transfer it to biological molecules for storage and use.

#	Tasks:
1	Quizlet Vocab Review > Photosynthesis  Let’s practice photosynthesis vocabulary. Blocks open the link - Who can get the highest score?
2	Modeling Thermodynamics and Reactions – Photosynthesis Student groups are to use a large printout, and you are to determine the impact of energy (heat) and parts of the following (labeling) endergonic, exergonic, catabolic, anabolic, oxidation and reduction
3	Video: Nature’s Smallest Factory Review the notes and complete the foldout activity.   Video
4	Notes > Light-Dependent Reactions   Review the notes and complete the foldout activity. Go over the specifics of the electron transport chain in photosynthesis
5	Sample Multiple Choice Questions – Light Reactions Complete a few sample multiple choice questions.
6	Teacher Notes > Calvin Cycle   Go over the specifics of the cycle to fix carbon to long chains resulting in carbohydrates.
7	Sample Multiple Choice Questions – Calvin Cycle Complete a few sample multiple choice questions.
8	Wayground Practice – Photosynthesis Complete the game and test your knowledge of photosynthesis.

 

Homework

✅ Lab: Enzyme Function (Fri)

✅ Check for Understanding > Photosynthesis Overview (Fri)

Read & Study Textbook 7.3 & 7.4

MCQ Lesson 3.4

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

11/14/25 Quiz: Energy in Living Organism & Photosynthesis (study guide)

11/20/25 Quiz: Cellular Respiration (study guide)

11/22/25 Test: Cellular Energetics – unit 3 (study guide)

 

Calendar Notes

11/26/25 – 12/1/25 Thanksgiving Break

12/2/25 School Resumes (unit 4 start)