KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Photosynthesis

This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the B2 1.2 Ecosystem Processes.

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This lesson begins with an introduction to food chains, students will need to know the definition of the a producer and consumer. They are firstly asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas of a definition, before the answers are revealed.

Next, students are introduced to the process of photosynthesis, a description of the process is included, as well as a list of the raw materials needed for photosynthesis to occur.

Students will now watch a video on photosynthesis, during which students will need to answer a set of questions. This task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

Next, pupils will complete a progress check on what they have learned so far this lesson. Students will need to complete a set of questions in their books, these are exam-style questions which can be marked and corrected using the mark scheme provided.

Lastly, students will now watch another video on photosynthesis, with a set of questions that pupils need to answer about the theories surrounding photosynthesis over time. The very last activity require students to complete a sentences link-up task, to summarise what students have learned this lesson. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary requires students requires students to either write a twitter message to summarise what they have learned or complete a set of five quiz questions.

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