Name: Jessica Harville

Date: November 28, 2016

Class: EDUC 2300 Introduction to Education
Semester: Fall 2016
Bloom's Taxonomy Activity
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Targeted grade level: Third Grade

Subject area: Science
Specific content to be taught: Photosynthesis
Questions:
a. Remembering
1. How would you define photosynthesis?
2. Do you know what uses photosynthesis?
3. List some plants that use photosynthesis.
b. Understanding
1. Compare the how animals breathe to photosynthesis.
2. Why do plants use photosynthesis?
3. How would you rephrase the meaning of photosynthesis?
c. Applying
1. How can you show that you understand photosynthesis?
2. Can you see photosynthesis outside of the classroom?
3. Can you make a chart to show how photosynthesis works?
d. Analyzing
1. What components are needed for photosynthesis?
2. How does photosynthesis affect everyday life?
3. What would happen if something were to happen and
photosynthesis wan impossible?
e. Evaluating
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f. Creating
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How would you explain photosynthesis?

How do you think photosynthesis should be taught?
Would it be better if all of the plants did not need photosynthesis?
Can you think of another way to explain photosynthesis?
Can you make a model that can change the understanding of
others?

3. What is your theory about why photosynthesis exists?