Photosynthesis – limiting factors

Cabomba caroliniana has been placed on the EU list of alien invasive species.

Under European Union regulations, “it is an offence in the UK to keep, cultivate, breed, transport, sell or exchange this species, or release it, intentionally or unintentionally, into the environment.”

Until we can find a native species that will perform in the same way in classroom photosynthesis experiments, we are using Egeria najasSee Egeria info.

Experiments with Egeria najas:

Activities with algae:

PowerPoint files (note these are provided here as pdf files; originals are available and can be requested):

Card-based activities

NASA Earth Observatory Videos

Publications:

There are various Bulletin articles that SSERC have published over the years related to photosynthesis. You will need to log on to the website and then navigate through Publications.

  • Cabomba towers – how to make your own! [Bulletin article]
  • Algal tube production – simple and effective [Bulletin article]
  • Using immobilised algae [Bulletin article]
  • Working with Cabomba - School Science Review article
  • Limiting factors of photosynthesis - [Bulletin article]

Science & Plants for Schools have a range of resources on the topic of photosynthesis.

Practical Biology protocol; Testing Leaves for Starch

Practical Biology protocol; Identifying the conditions needed for photosynthesis