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QCA

Science at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 9C: Plants and photosynthesis

QCA

Out-of-school learning

Pupils could:

  • visit botanical gardens or local garden centres to explore the diversity of plant groups and habitats
  • read about forest clearances and the consequent loss of biodiversity
  • watch television programmes about plant life and gardening

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. a. How do plants grow?
2. b. How do plants grow?
3. a. What is the role of the leaf in photosynthesis?
4. b. What is the role of the leaf in photosynthesis?
5. c. What is the role of the leaf in photosynthesis?
6. Checking progress
7. What happens to the glucose produced in leaves?
8. What is the role of the root in photosynthesis?
9. Why are green plants important in the environment?
10. Reviewing work