Plant Anatomy and Photosynthesis Dominoes Game KS3

A dominoes game where students either match the word or question or answer it depending on the dominoes they have in their hand. This game can be used to reinforce learning after the topics are taught or for test prep.

Prior Knowledge

• Root, stem and leaves are organs and the flower an organ system.
• Functions of the root, stem, leaf and flower.
• The terms transpiration, guard cells, stomata, xylem, phloem, chlorophyll, chloroplast and photosynthesis.
• Parts of the flower;
• The ovule and pollen grain as the female and male reproductive cells.
• Role of played by xylem, phloem, guard cells, stomata and chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
• Word equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
• Comparison of photosynthesis and respiration.
• Glucose converted to insoluble starch for storage on root.

What You Get

• 90 dominoes
• Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.

Rules of the Game

• Each player selects seven dominos from the top of the face-down pile and holds them in their hand like playing cards.
• The player whose surname begins with a letter closest to the letter A starts and play proceed in a clockwise direction.
• Dominos can be matched exactly, or a name can be matched with a symbol or descriptions, sketches and circuit diagrams can be matched.
• If a player thinks a match is wrong, they can challenge. If the challenger is correct, they give a card from their own hand to the challenged player. If the challenged player is correct, they give a card from their hand to the challenger. Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer and consult their teacher if a consensus is not reached.
• If a player cannot play a domino, they pick up from the face down pile and can play if possible or add it to their hand.

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