Title: Investigating Photosynthesis Objective: Students will have a better understanding of photosynthesis and the role it plays in the lives of living organisms Materials: Books, computers, worksheets

Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes):

Students will work in pairs to answer the following questions on a piece of paper:

1. What is photosynthesis?
2. What is the role of photosynthesis?
3. What makes photosynthesis possible?

Main Activity (25 minutes):

1. Students will use their textbooks or computers to research information on photosynthesis.

2. Students will then complete a worksheet which includes the following questions:

• What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?
• How do plants use the energy they receive from photosynthesis?
• What gases are present during the photosynthesis process?

1. Students will discuss the answers to the questions with their partners and then discuss their answers with the class.

Closure (5 minutes):

1. Students will summarize the main points of their research:

• Photosynthesis is a process where plants use energy from the sun, carbon dioxide from the air, and water from the ground to create food.
• The energy created by this process is used for growth and maintaining life.
• Photosynthesis is essential for all living things as it produces the oxygen we need to breathe.

1. Ask the students if they have any questions about the lesson.