This interactive PowerPoint covers the importance of photosynthesis, leaf structure and adaptation, the structure of chloroplasts, light dependent and light independent (the Calvin cycle) reactions and investigating the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis. Worksheets require students to: Describe how temperature, light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration affect the rate of photosynthesis. Describe the events of the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) during photosynthesis. Describe the events of the light-dependent reactions during photosynthesis. Label the structure of a chloroplast. Label the structures of a cross-section of a leaf. Design a method for investigating the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis. Recommended time: 5-8 lessons. Relevant topics: plant biology, leaf structure, photosynthesis, limiting factors, light-dependent reactions, the Calvin cycle, light-independent reactions, and investigating photosynthesis. Can be used to teach: IB, A Level, VCE, GCSE, IGCSE and KS3 Biology. Activity answers are included. File types included: PPTX and PDF Number of PowerPoint slides: 37 Number of worksheet pages: 12

Relevant topics: plant biology, plant reproduction, plant cell structure, leaf structure, plant transport, transpiration, role of xylem and phloem, flower and seed structure, photosynthesis, limiting factors, light-dependent reactions, the Calvin cycle, light-independent reactions, and investigating photosynthesis. Suitable for IB, A Level, VCE, IGCSE, GCSE and KS3 Biology. Worksheets include a word bank for differentiation. Answers are included. File type: PDF Number of pages: 28