How do Plants Make their Food?

WATCH.

DO.


Create a POSTER on PAGES that explains photosynthesis. Include images for the following words: 

1. ___ Leaves
2. ___ Sunlight
3. ___ Roots
4. ___ Water
5. ___ Chloroplasts
6. ___ Photosynthesis

1. Open PAGES

2. Choose the  POSTER --> Garden Project Poster Small

3. Read about Photosynthesis. Look for information on Google and use the READING LEVEL SEARCH.

4. Write about Photosynthesis in your own words.

5. Add images to help communicate your idea.

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Explore how photosynthesis works by helping the process along in this game.

	The Oxygenator - Slide your tree back and forth, catching CO2, nutrients and water. The more you catch, the more oxygen your tree produces. Avoid anything that is red, that’s plant disease and pollution!
	Ask the Agronomist - Find out the answers to some frequently asked questions that our Agronomist gets asked!
	A-Maze-ing Underground - Play this Pac Man™ like game to create the perfect balance of nutrients for a crop of corn. While you are down there, take lots of pictures to review later!
	SoilTris Game - Build a soil profile with sand, silt and clay blocks like you are playing Tetris®. Remember not to pack the particles too tightly though - soil must be loosely packed for the best results.
	Survivor Soak - Find the right water balance for corn plants. If you do well, you will get more plants that need attention.
	Survive with Light - How well do you know the photosynthesis process? Find out by taking this fun sun quiz.
	Photosynthesis - Need a refresher on photosynthesis before taking the ‘Survive with Light’ quiz? If so, take a few minutes to watch this animation.
	2 Games in one bundle! Watershed Detective - Investigate water samples to find the causes and solutions for challenges in a watershed. Watershed Explorer - How quick can you find the plants, animals and insects in a watershed? Learn fun facts about each item you capture.