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Subject: Science Grade/Form/Class: Grade 9 Teacher: Nchimenyi Ndashi School Year: 2023-2024

Long-term plan unit : Photosynthesis and Plant Growth. School: Greener Pastures International School, Yaoundé
Unit:

Date: 08/09/2023 Teacher name: Nchimenyi Ndashi

Grade: ISP3 Number present: 1 absent: 0

Theme of the lesson Unit _____: how plants make their food
Learning objectives that are achieved
at this lesson Student can confidently define and describe photosynthesis using the word equations.
(Subject Program reference)
Lesson objectives  Define photosynthesis as a process in which plants convert light energy into chemical
energy (glucose).
 Describe the inputs, outputs of photosynthesis using the word equation.

Success criteria  Student can define photosynthesis

 Student can identify the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis

Language objectives Subject-specific vocabulary & terminology:

 Chlorophyll: Green pigment in plant cells that captures sunlight energy for photosynthesis.
 Stomata: Tiny pores on plant leaves that allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit.
 Glucose: A simple sugar molecule produced by plants during photosynthesis, used for
energy and growth.
Useful sets of phrases for dialogue and writing:

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 Trapping light energy: Chlorophyll absorbing photons of light to energize electrons.

 Carbon fixation: Converting carbon dioxide into organic molecules like glucose.
 Energy transfer: Storing light energy in chemical bonds of glucose for later use.

Values instilled at the lesson
 Appreciation for nature: Recognizing the vital role plants play in sustaining life and
maintaining Earth's ecosystem.
 Scientific curiosity: Encouraging a questioning mind and desire to understand the
amazing processes occurring in the natural world.
 Problem-solving: Applying scientific knowledge to address challenges related to food
security and sustainable agriculture.

Cross-curricular links (________)

ICT skills 
Previous learning Previously, students have:

Course of the lesson

Planned stages Planned activities at the lesson Resources
of the lesson
STARTER  Show students a variety of images: lush forests, blooming flowers, ripe
ACTIVITY fruits.
 Ask them to brainstorm everything they know about plants and their
Beginning importance.
 Encourage them to think about how plants grow, what they need to

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5 minutes survive, and how their existence benefits other living things.

Middle Part 1 (8 minutes teaching, 2 minutes formative assessment)

 Whiteboard
From Sunlight to Sugar: Unveiling Photosynthesis  Markers or pens
 Chart of the word
Three short teaching equation of
and Learning  Introduce photosynthesis as the process by which plants capture sunlight
photosynthesis
sessions energy and use it to create their own food (glucose).
 Explain the role of chlorophyll as the green pigment that traps light energy
like a solar panel.
30 minutes
Formative Assessment (2 Minutes):

 What is photosynthesis?
Part 2 (8 minutes teaching, 2 minutes formative assessment)

 Show the word equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy --> C6H12O6 +
6O2
Formative Assessment:

 Match the chemical formulae and words of the inputs and outputs of
photosynthesis.
Part 3 (8 minutes teaching, 2 minutes formative assessment)

 Discuss the inputs (carbon dioxide and water), outputs (glucose and
oxygen), and key stages (light-dependent and light-independent reactions).

Formative Assessment (2 Minutes):

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 What are the three main inputs for photosynthesis?

 What are the two main outputs of photosynthesis?

PLENARY  Recap the key steps and significance of photosynthesis.

 Encourage students to summarize the word equation and explain each element.
End

5 minutes

Differentiation – how do you plan to Assessment – how are you planning Health and safety regulations
give more support? How do you plan to check students’ learning?
to challenge the more able learners?

Reflection Use the space below to reflect on your lesson. Answer the
most relevant questions from the box on the left about your
lesson.

Were the lesson objectives/learning Yes/No

outcomes realistic?

Did all learners achieve the LO? If Yes/No

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not, why?

Did my planned differentiation Yes/No

work well?

Did I stick to timings? Yes/No

What changes did I make from my _____________________________________

plan and why

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