Plant Anatomy, Life Cycle and Photosynthesis - 7 Game Compendium

Plant anatomy, photosynthesis and life cycle from pollination through fertilisation and seed dispersal to germination, this compendium of seven enjoyable and engaging games for middle school is suitable for all abilities. Each game comes with full instructions and is easy to run. The games can be used to reinforce learning after the relevant sections have been taught or as test prep.

Games Included:

• Find the Pair - anatomy and photosynthesis
• Find the Pair - anatomy and life cycle
• Smart Board Bingo – anatomy, life cycle and photosynthesis
• Forces Board Game - anatomy, life cycle and photosynthesis
• Dominoes - anatomy and photosynthesis
• Dominoes - anatomy and life cycle
• Save the Supply Teacher Escape Room - anatomy, life cycle and photosynthesis

This versatile pack can be used to reinforce each section of the current electricity module as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy and/or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.

Prior Knowledge

• Root, stem, leaf and flower are plant organs.
• Function of root, stem and leaf.
• Transpiration.
• Labelling parts of a flower.
• Carpel and stamen are the female and male reproductive organs.
• Role of played by xylem, phloem, guard cells, stomata and chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
• Graphing rate of photosynthesis against, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature.
• Word equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
• Comparison of photosynthesis and respiration.
• Paraffin heaters as sources of carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
• Use of glucose in plants.
• Gas exchange in plants at different times of day.
• Testing a leaf for starch – investigation.
• Effect of light intensity on rate of photosynthesis – investigation.
• Pollination, self-pollination and cross-pollination explained.
• How some plants prevent self-pollination and why.
• Comparing the features of flowers pollinated by insects and wind.

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