Classroom Resource

Photosynthesis StudyJam

Subject Area

Science

Grade(s)

Overview

The classroom resource provides a video that will describe the process of photosynthesis. In addition, there is a sing-along video that students can perform karaoke-style that will help them remember the steps of this process. After utilizing these two resources, the students can complete the short test to assess their understanding.

Content Standards

Science (2015) Grade(s): 5

SC15.5.9
Construct an illustration to explain how plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into a storable fuel, carbohydrates, and a waste product, oxygen, during the process of photosynthesis.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

convert
carbohydrates
waste product
photosynthesis
carbon dioxide
produces
oxygen

Knowledge

Students know:

What plants need to survive.
Parts of plants and their functions in the process of photosynthesis.
The sun is the source of energy.
Plants are producers.

Skills

Students are able to:

Construct an illustration to explain the scientific phenomenon of photosynthesis.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Plants are producers of energy through the process of photosynthesis.

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts

Energy and Matter

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/plants/photosynthesis.htm

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

http://www.scholastic.com/terms.htm

Comments or Notes

The karaoke version of the song provides lyrics that can be viewed on the screen or be printed.

The test may be completed as a whole group or independently on student devices.

Approved Date

2020-04-01

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type