Photosynthesis and Plant Productivity

Thin layer chromatography

Activities with algae:

The Hill Reaction

Photosynthesis, food production and turbocharging

An activity to encourage learners to develop as scientifically literate citizens. After completing appropriate practical work on the topic of photosynthesis learners could be given the following activity which will encourage them to look at innovative ways of maximising food production through the understanding of photosynthesis. The activity and the related articles all relate directly to the curriculum and could form the basis of assignments on the topic of photosynthesis.

NASA Earth Observatory Videos:

Publications: