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- Comparing Photosynthesis & Cellular RespirationPhotosynthesis and cellular respiration are two processes by which living organisms are able to obtain energy. Both of these process serve the same function but work in very different ways.
- Photosynthesis & Cellular RespirationAll living organisms, plants and animals, require energy in order to survive and carry out the chemical reactions necessary for life. Plants use a process known as photosynthesis while animals use a process known as cellular respiration.
Photosynthesis: Taking Energy from SunlightPlants use a process known as photosynthesis in order to obtain energy from sunlight and convert it into consumable energy.
Teaching Elementary Science: PhotosynthesisTeachers who follow this elementary school science lesson plan for photosynthesis will end up with students who can explain the process back to them.- Different Types of Photosynthesis: What is C3, C4, and CAM PhotosynthesisThere is plant life all throughout the world in all kinds of different ecosystems. Depending on where a plant lives, it needs to have different adaptations in order to be able to survive.
- Light Reactions and Photosystems: Understanding the Photosynthesis ProcessPhotosynthesis is the process in which plants are able to transform energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates.
- All About Photosynthesis - an Easy ExplanationHere's a straight-forward, easy to understand explanation for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants absorb sugar from water and carbon dioxide and the conversion of light energy into the chemical energy of the sugar.
- How Plants Are NourishedYour houseplants are falling over, or worse, dead. Your lawn looks like the Sahara Desert. What went wrong? You may not know it, but plants need more than just sunlight and water to grow! Learn about the complex process of plant nourishment here!
- The Light and Dark Reactions of PhotosynthesisThis article explains the light and dark reactions of photosynthesis.
- Effects of Various Wavelengths on PhotosynthesisEffects of Various Wavelengths on Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis and Respiration: Symbiotic RelationshipThe day to day operation of every function of life is regulated by molecular actions and processes. In order to type out this article, my brain and body are undergoing an incredible amount of microscopic processes.
- Understanding the Mechanics of PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis is a complex process in many trees
Photosynthesis Experiments for KidsPhotosynthesis is one of those things you learn in school but very rarely get to "see" in terms of experiments. This simple project will change all of that!- Photosynthesis Lesson PlanThis is a great hands-on lesson plan but it does run on over the course of about 2 months.
How Colored Light Affects Plant GrowthHow colored light affects the growth of plants, a look at light and plants.
Biology Made Easy -- Guide to PhotosynthesisThis is a guide made for introductory-level students which outlines the steps of photosynthesis, including the Calvin cycle.- Rate of Photosynthesis in Elodea Underwater Plant Vs. Light IntensityThis experiment served to determine the affects of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in the underwater plant elodea.
- How Leaves Change Colors: An ExplorationI go in a experiment on why leaves change colors.
- Why Leaves Change Color in AutumnDid you ever wonder how and why the leaves of many plants display such vividly beautiful colors during the autumn season?
Fall Science Lesson: Why Do Leaves Change Colors?This fall lesson plan for science teachers will help both you and your students discover the answers to the question: Why do leaves change colors?- All About CyanobacteriaA look at cyanobacteria and how it is beneficial to the environment.
Why Are Plant Leaves Usually Green?Photoautotrophs use pigments to absorb certain wavelengths of light and convert that energy into food. The wavelengths they use result in their green color.- National Poetry Month: Haiku Challenge of the DayNational poetry month is the best time to share poetry about mundane objects. Nature is in question and a haiku is the answer. Here is a classic 5-7-5 "nature" haiku surrounding photosynthesis.
- Discovery of Photosynthesis: Research by Priestly and IngenhouszTwo scientists working in the late 18th century experimented to discover why animals cannot live in sealed jars unless plants are in there as well.
