Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration 5E Lesson Data Analysis NGSS MS-LS1-6 LS1-7

This is a comprehensive NGSS 5E lesson plan on Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Cycling of Matter and Energy! This 90-minute captivating 5E lesson combines inquiry-based learning, phenomena-driven exploration, and in-depth understanding of photosynthesis and the cycling of matter and energy. Get your students excited about science while meeting NGSS standards!

Engage: In this lesson, students will be captivated by a timelapse video of Photosynthesis seen from space, showcasing how plants respond to seasonal changes in sunlight. They will identify the most productive areas on our planet, witnessing the influence of the sun on the abundance of plant matter on land and in our oceans, as well as the consumption of carbon dioxide. Building upon their prior knowledge, students will draw models/diagrams to describe this fascinating phenomena.

During the Explore phase, students will delve into reading passages to deepen their understanding of the photosynthesis process and create their own models illustrating the equations involved. In the Explain phase, students will demonstrate their understanding by describing the five steps of photosynthesis, supported by drawings and explanations. They will also engage with a thought-provoking 3-minute video, answering 10 guided questions.

The Elaborate phase offers a thrilling opportunity for students to analyze hypothetical data on carbon dioxide consumption in eight different biomes. Through graphing and data analysis, they will discover a pattern: ecosystems with denser vegetation, like the rainforest and temperate deciduous forest, tend to have higher carbon dioxide consumption compared to ecosystems with sparse vegetation, such as the desert and alpine. This pattern aligns perfectly with the role of photosynthesis, where plants utilize carbon dioxide to produce energy and organic matter.

Finally, students will enter the Evaluate phase, where they will revise their initial models based on the knowledge gained throughout the lesson. They will conclude that the changing shades of green in the timelapse video represent the growth of plants and vegetation. By engaging in photosynthesis, plants consume carbon dioxide, which promotes their growth. Thus, the shifting hues of green allow us to observe the extent of vegetation growth and carbon dioxide consumption throughout the changing seasons.

This lesson is perfect for any science classroom. It is engaging, informative, and aligns with the NGSS standards. Students will learn about the process of photosynthesis, the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis, and how photosynthesis affects different ecosystems. They will also develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This lesson is also a great way to get students excited about science. The timelapse video is visually stunning, and the data analysis activities are challenging but rewarding. Students will be amazed to see how much they can learn about photosynthesis in just 90 minutes.

If you are looking for a high-quality, engaging, and standards-aligned lesson on photosynthesis, then this is the perfect resource for you. Purchase it today and see the difference it makes in your students' learning!

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This resource includes the following:

-5 Pages of Reading Passages

-Student 5E Hard Copy

-Key

Concepts Included:

· Photosynthesis

· Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis

· Respiration

· Cycling of Matter and Energy

· Matter

· Energy

· Atoms

· Molecules

· Chemical Reactions

· Organism

· Cells

· Chloroplasts

· Chlorophyll

· Ecosystems

· Primary Producers

· Consumers

· Herbivores

· Omnivores

· Decomposers

· Biomes

· Rainforest

· Desert

· Temperate Deciduous Forest

· Chaparral

· Taiga

· Grassland

· Alpine

Includes the Following NGSS Standards:

PS3.D:  Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life

• The chemical reaction by which plants produce complex food molecules (sugars) requires an energy input (i.e., from sunlight) to occur. In this reaction, carbon dioxide and water combine to form carbon-based organic molecules and release oxygen. (secondary to MS-LS1-6)

• Cellular respiration in plants and animals involve chemical reactions with oxygen that release stored energy. In these processes, complex molecules containing carbon react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and other materials. (secondary to MS-LS1-7)

LS1.C:  Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

• Plants, algae (including phytoplankton), and many microorganisms use the energy from light to make sugars (food) from carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and water through the process of photosynthesis, which also releases oxygen. These sugars can be used immediately or stored for growth or later use. (MS-LS1-6)

• Within individual organisms, food moves through a series of chemical reactions in which it is broken down and rearranged to form new molecules, to support growth, or to release energy. (MS-LS1-7)

Crosscutting Concepts:

• Cause and Effect: Cause and effect relationships may be used to predict phenomena in natural or designed systems.

• Systems and System Models: Models can be used to represent systems and their interactions—such as inputs, processes and outputs—and energy, and matter flows within systems.

• Patterns: Observed patterns in nature guide organization and classification and prompt questions about relationships and causes underlying them.

• Energy and Matter: Tracking energy and matter flows, into, out of, and within systems helps one understand their system’s behavior.

• Stability and Change: For both designed and natural systems, conditions that affect stability and factors that control rates of change are critical elements to consider and understand.

Science and engineering Practices:

· Developing and using models

· Analyzing and Interpreting Data

· Using mathematics and computational thinking

· Construction explanations

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