All About Plants - Photosynthesis (c) Alex Noudelman - a presentation for my grade 3 class as part of their plants unit.

1. All About Plants Part II
By Mr. Noudelman

2. How Do Plants Eat?
Green plants are the only living things in our natural world that
make their own food. This is done through photosynthesis.

3. What is Photosynthesis?
The word photosynthesis can be split into two
smaller words:
• “photo” which means light
• “synthesis” which means putting together

4. How Does Photosynthesis Work?
Photosynthesis takes place in the leaf cells.
1. Light from the sun is trapped by
chlorophyll, a chemical inside the leaves.
2. Chlorophyll uses the energy from the sun
to mix carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air
with water from the rain to create glucose
(food) and oxygen.
3. Oxygen is released into the air.
4. Glucose (food) is formed and used to help
plants grow and stay healthy and strong.

5. Quiz on Monday
Section A: True or False – 10 questions
Section B: Labeling Diagrams – 1 or 2 diagrams
Section C: Fill in the Blanks – 5 questions
Section D: Short Answers – 2 questions
Section E: Bonus Question – 1 question