Chemosynthesis - Comparing chemosynthesis with photosynthesis

Year 8 lesson on chemosynthesis, including worksheets and activities (they are at the end of the PowerPoint slides).

LOs:
To describe how ocean vent communities survive
To compare and contrast chemosynthesis and photosynthesis
To analyse the adaptations of organisms in ocean vent communities

Activities:
1. Do Now: Opening question
2. Video/Discussion: Life in the deep - how does it survive?
3. Student Activity: Comprehension on chemosynthesis and photosynthesis
4. Mini-plenary: Correct the mistake
5. Student Activity: Double bubble comparing similarities and differences of chemosynthesis
6. Mini-plenary: True or false questions
7. Student Activity: Information hunt on deep sea organisms
8. Plenary: Students give presentations on what they have learnt

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