Photosynthesis 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Working with Students Further Resources This task is about photosynthesis. Question a) To make glucose (C6 H12 O6) by the process of photosynthesis, plants need several raw substances in addition to sunlight. What are these raw substances? (Select one) Carbon dioxide, oxygen Water, oxygen Hydrogen, oxygen Water, carbon dioxide Question b) Which part of the diagram shows where food is made by the plant? (Select one) 1 2 3 4 Question c) Photosynthesis is a process by which plants make their own food. Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from? (Select one) Nutrients in the soil Chlorophyll Carbon dioxide in the air Water Sunlight Question d) All the following contain chlorophyll EXCEPT ... (Select one) seaweed cacti moss fungi ferns Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online with AUTO marking. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Living World Keywords: Life processes, plants, photosynthesis Description of task: This resource has four multiple-choice questions about photosynthesis. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask Capabilitiy: Use evidence This resource provides opportunities to discuss using logical reasoning and developing science understandings to make inferences. Science capability: Use evidence Science capabilities: Use evidence Answers/responses: Y10 (11/99) a) D - Water, carbon dioxide moderate b) A - 1 moderate c) E - sunlight easy d) D - fungi moderate Diagnostic and formative information: Common errors a) 24% of students chose option B (Water, oxygen) b) 25% of students chose option C (3) c) 27% of students chose option A (Nutrients in the soil) Light and photosynthesis Pond weed investigation Leaves Testing leaves Plants and Energy Soils, farming and the activities of living things
