Lesson 2.7 - Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle

  • Lesson 2.7 - Photosynthesis: Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to...
    1. explain the chemical changes and energy conversions associated with photosynthesis.
    Specific Expectations: 
    NELSON Text: Section 5.1, Section 5.2

    Tasks:

    ***Reminder to log your activities of this lesson in your current Unit Time Log Sheet. 

    1. Study key terms from Glossary 2.7 and Glossary Quiz 2.7. 
    2. Watch Photosynthesis Organisms Video Lesson (10:37 min) and complete Photosynthesis Organisms Note (can be found in Resource Folder 2.7)
    3. Watch Photosynthesis: Light Reactions Video Lesson (9:26 min) and complete Light Reactions Note (can be found in Resource Folder 2.7)
    4. Watch Calvin Cycle Video Lesson (8:22 min) and complete Calvin Cycle Note (can be found in Resource Folder 2.7)
    5. Read Section 5.1 & Section 5.2 in the textbook and supplement your notes.
    6. Complete the following worksheet (can be found in Resource Folder 2.7):
      • Photosynthesis Flow Chart
      • Photosystem Colouring
      • Calvin Cycle Questions
    7. Submit all work to Assignment 2.7 dropbox.
    8. Check your answers and review as necessary.
    9. Complete the following to help you memorize the processes:
      • Light Reactions Quizlet
      • Calvin Cycle Quizlet
      • Photosynthesis Quiz
      • Photosynthesis Interactive Game
    10. Complete Exit Card 2.7.

    • Glossary 2.7
      The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
    • Resource Folder 2.7
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    • Assignment 2.7

      Complete and submit the following:

      1. Photosynthesis Organisms Note
      2. Light Reactions Note
      3. Calvin Cycle Note
      4. Photosynthesis Flow Chart
      5. Photosystem Colouring
      6. Calvin Cycle Questions

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    • ANSWERS - Photosynthesis Flow Chart File
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    • ANSWERS - photosystem colouring File
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    • ANSWERS - calvin cycle questions File
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    • Exit Card 2.7 Questionnaire

      Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.

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