Leaves and photosynthesis - Structure and function

Year 8 lesson (could be extended to two lessons), including various activities and worksheets.

LOs:
To describe the adaptations of leaves
To explain the functions of different parts of a leaf
To evaluate the structure of a leaf as regards to the function of each part

Activities:
1. Do Now: MCQs on photosynthesis
2. Exposition: Photosynthesis equation recap
3. Group activity: Think, pair, share on adaptations of leaves
4. Mini-plenary: Adaptations of leaves check for understanding (join up activity)
5. Mini-plenary: If this is the answer, what is the question?
6. Independent Task: Cloze exercise on leaves and photosynthesis
7: Exposition: Structure of a leaf
8. Independent Task: Structure of leaves worksheet
9. Extension: Planning an investigation into the factors that affect photosynthesis. (Practical activity could follow next lesson.)
10. Plenary: Learning triangle

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