Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | Chloroplasts and pigments Photosynthesis is an energy transfer process: light energy ends up as chemical energy in organic molecules. | Mix-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 18 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1, tab 2, tab 3 |
| 13.1 | The light-dependent stage On the thylakoid membranes, light knocks electrons out of chlorophyll. | Jigsaw | 6 Q, 18 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 4 |
| 13.1 | The Calvin cycle In the stroma, carbon dioxide is captured by a five-carbon acceptor and built up into sugars. | Corners | 6 Q, 17 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 5 |
| 13.2 | Limiting factors and investigations Light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature each set an upper limit on the rate of photosynthesis. | Frayer Model | 6 Q, 18 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 6, tab 7, tab 8 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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