Cambridge Primary Science

Unit 1 Unit 1.1: Photosynthesis

Presenter Name :
Dr. Thaneswaran Jeyakrishnan
MB BCH BAO (NUI) Date : 30 Nov 2017
Learning Objective :

1.To understand the term ‘photosynthesis’ and the

importance of the process to plants
2.To understand what are the three main requirements
needed for photosynthesis and the products
3.To be able to write a simple word equation for
photosynthesis
4.To understand the term ‘biomass’ and role of Van
Helmont Experiment
Video Lesson : Photosynthesis
Write down the important lessons you have learnt
from this visual aid.
Photosynthesis Equation

sunlight
Carbon Dioxide + water oxygen + Energy
chlorophyll (glucose)
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 How does plant obtain the things
needed for photosynthesis?

1. Sunlight absorbed by chlorophyll in the chrloroplast

2. Water absorbed by the roots
3. Carbon dioxide from the air absorbed by the leaves
through opening called stoma on the leaves

Biomass : (Organic) Material that

is made of of living cells and
tissue
Cambridge Pathway
Main concept of experiment

5 days

A B A B
Temperature
Water
Air (carbon dioxide)
Type & Number of seeds
Briefing for School Project : Activity 1.1

Write a Lab Report using the format below

(will be discussed on next lesson)

1.Problem Statement : What is the effect of sunlight on germination of the seeds?

2.Hypothesis
3.Variables
4.Procedure
5.Materials & Apparatus
6.Presentation of Data
7.Discussion
8.Conclusion
Van Helmont Experiment
 Pollination Fertilization

Video Lesson : Van Helmont

Contributions
Write down the important lessons you have learnt
from this visual aid.
Summary

1. Photosynthesis is the process of making food in

plants
2. Sunlight, water and carbon dioxide is needed for
photosynthesis
3. Plants make food (glucose) and oxygen in
photosynthesis
Quiz lesson 1.1
Fill the blanks with the correct words.

1.‘Photo’ means ……….. while ‘synthesis’ means

………….
2.Water is absorbed through the ……………... in plants
3.Sunlight is absorbed through the …………..found in
the ………… of the leaves in plants.
4.The gas that is released as a product of
photosynthesis is ……………
5.The function of the chloroplast is to ………… the
…………. .
Write the word equation for
photosynthesis

Sunlight