Lesson Plan: 3B.2.05

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How are leaves adapted for photosynthesis?
Keywords:
  • chloroplasts (1)
  • leaves (1)
  • surface area (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
Leaves are flat and so have a large surface area to collect the sunlight. How are leaves shaped to help photosynthesis?

observe stomata using slides of cells and microscopes
The palisade cells, found towards the top of the leaves, have lots of chloroplast which perform photosynthesis. How are palisade cells adapted to perform photosynthesis?
D Measure cress seedlings

Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells