Title of lab: Photosynthesis

Task: To determine if starch is present in a leaf.

Skill assessed: ORR & AI

C₁ Results Total 7 marks

Drawing - Key must be included to distinguish which parts of the leaf was green and which
white (1 point each)
Before 1
After 1
Written observation (Total 5 points)
Description of the leaf:
After it was boiled in water 1
When boiled in alcohol 1
Texture of the leaf before boiling 1
Texture of leaf after it was boiled in the alcohol 1
State the colour of the leaf after iodine was placed on it 1

C₂ Discussion (AI) Total 12 marks

Definition of the term photosynthesis 1
Importance of photosynthesis 1
State the conditions needed for the process 2
State the importance of each condition named 4
Identify the products formed during the process 1
State why the leaf was boiled 1
Explain why sections of the leaf turned blue black and others did not 2

C₃ Reflection 2

C₄ Conclusion (AI) 2