Photosynthesis-

Lab Experiment

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 Learning Outcomes

Grades E–D: Grades C–B: Grades A–A*:

-Carry out practical -Suggest testable -Present and interpret
work safely. hypothesis based on results between the
scientific understanding. data points collected.
-Decide what equipment
is required to carry out -Make prediction of -Describe trends and
an investigation. likely outcomes for a patterns in results,
scientific enquiry based identifying any
-Collect, record, and on scientific knowledge anomalous results and
summarize sufficient and understanding. suggesting why results
observations and are anomalous.
measurements.

Keywords:
Light intensity rate

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Starter

• How to test for Oxygen Gas?

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Collecting the gas produced in photosynthesis

Setup the apparatus you see in the

picture.

Follow the steps in the sheet handed

to you.

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Collecting the gas produced in photosynthesis

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Collecting Oxygen from photosynthesis

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Investigating How Light Intensity Affects
the Rate of Photosynthesis

Check the apparatus in

the picture.

Set it up and follow the

steps in the sheet
handed to you.

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Investigating the Rate of Photosynthesis

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Rate of Photosynthesis

• Construct a table for your results and

plot a graph.

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Plenary - Conclusion

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