GCSE Biology Topic 4: Rate of Photosynthesis

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In this lesson pupils will describe how different factors affect the rate of photosynthesis, describe an experiment for measuring the rate of photosynthesis and explain the shape of the graphs different factors produce.

GCSE Biology Topic 4: Rate of Photosynthesis

In this GCSE Biology Topic 4: Rate of Photosynthesis lesson, pupils will describe how different factors affect the rate of photosynthesis, describe an experiment for measuring the rate of photosynthesis and explain the shape of the graphs different factors produce. The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.

This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise, except for knowledge of the term ‘pathogen’, which refers to a microorganism that causes disease (germs).

Note: The equation for photosynthesis and uses of glucose are a separate lesson and not included in this one.

This lesson includes:

Title slide with learning objectives
Choose one of two starter activities: either recap the transpiration practical, as students sometimes confuse it with other processes, or review the photosynthesis equation.
Group reading (literacy)
Task boxes
Discussion exercise
Handout sheet task
Order the steps
Numeracy task (inverse square law)
Comprehension questions
Data task
Answer slides included for self-assessment
Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
Suitable for supply teaching and home learning.
Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.

A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/photosynthesis-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12359219

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In this lesson pupils will define the word metabolism and give some examples of metabolic reactions. They will explain the role of enzymes in metabolism and describe how metabolic processes produce waste products and how these waste products are dealt with.