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.
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Tasks: |
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Corrections - Quiz: Enzymes Corrections are possible for the MCQs only. ½ Credit for each item remarked correct. |
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Chemical
Equations Photosynthesis ↔ Cellular Respiration You are
to then compare the chemical reactions and determine the following (labeling)
endergonic, exergonic, catabolic, anabolic, oxidation and reduction. |
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Introduction to Chloroplasts |
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Photosynthesis
– Foldout Activity You are to work on a foldout diagram with an overview of photosynthesis. Textbook: 7.2 The Process of Photosynthesis 7.3 Plants as Solar Energy Converters 7.4 Plants as Carbon Dioxide Fixers |
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Photosynthesis Overview – PowerPoint Slides Together, let’s review the overall process of photosynthesis using |
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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. |
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Check for Understanding > Photosynthesis
Overview Use what you know about energy transformations in
your response. ✅ Complete the items
on this form. 🔄️ Form can be edited
an unlimited number of times. Due Friday |
Homework
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Lab: Enzyme Function (Fri)
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Check for Understanding >
Photosynthesis Overview (Fri)
Read & Study Textbook 7.1 &
7.2
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)
