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Photosynthesis. In this activity you will:. Learn about the process of photosynthesis Write a paragraph describing how plants use photosynthesis to live and grow. Plants need energy to grow . Plants need energy to grow. Plants get energy from the sun.
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In this activity you will: • Learn about the process of photosynthesis • Write a paragraph describing how plants use photosynthesis to live and grow
Plants need energy to grow • Plants need energy to grow. • Plants get energy from the sun. • Plants use energy to carry on the process of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis • Chlorophyll is a green material in plants that traps light energy. • Chlorophyll is located in long, green cells. • Plants get their green color from chlorophyll. • Chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis.
Plants need air for photosynthesis • Plants have tiny holes in the bottom of each leaf. • The tiny holes let air go in and out of the leaf. • Plants use a gas in the air called carbon dioxide. • Plants release oxygen back into the air.
Plants need water for photosynthesis • Plants get water from the soil. • Roots bring water from the soil to the plant. • Veins in each leaf carry water throughout the plant. • Water is needed for the cells of the plant to carry on photosynthesis.
Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis • Cells in the plant trap light energy from the sun. • Light energy helps change carbon dioxide and water to a simple sugar in plants. • The plant uses the simple sugars to help it grow.
Photosynthesis helps plants live and grow! • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants trap the sun’s energy . • Plants use the sun’s energy to change carbon dioxide and water into sugar.
Writing Activity • Explain how plants use photosynthesis to live and grow.