Photosynthesis WebQuest

Matter & Energy Interactions

Photosynthesis WebQuest

After you complete this WebQuest, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • Radiant energy from the Sun drives the process of photosynthesis.
  • Why does photosynthesis need light energy from the Sun to complete the process?
  • What happens when light (energy) from the Sun is used for the process of photosynthesis?
  • Photosynthesis is import for all life on earth.
  • Why is photosynthesis necessary to sustain life on Earth?

LET’S BEGIN

  1. Growing the Next Generation.
    1. Go to http://www.growingthenextgeneration.com/just-for-kids-games.html and choose the game “The Oxygenator”
    2. Click on the Videos link and watch “The Dirt on Soil” Video.
  1. Go to http://www.neok12.com/Photosynthesis.htm
    1. click on Play Quiz Games: Photosynthesis Basic
    2. click on Online Games and Puzzles: Label the Diagram of Leaf & Photosynthesis
    3. click on Vocabulary Games: Photosynthesis Terms
    4. click on Watch Videos: Please choose a video that is less than 15 minutes to watch.
  1. Go to http://www.someschoolgames.com/kids-games/photosynthesis-respiration-game/ and click on “Play Game”  This is a game about respiration.
  1. Go to https://www.google.com/search?q=photosynthesis&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=F_vdT77zNYOg8gSKoeTaCg&sqi=2&ved=0CGcQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=691#q=photosynthesis&hl=en&sa=X&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=1&biw=1280&bih=648
    1. Pick one picture from the images shown and draw photosynthesis. You can choose whichever picture you want.