Explore the difference between animal and plant cells.
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This video segment from Interactive NOVA: "Earth" looks at photosynthesis, the chemical process plants use to make their own food.
Problem set tests understanding of Photosynthesis by providing multiple choice questions accompanied by related tutorials. Problem set 1 focuses on light and role of pigments.
Definition of cellular respiration and its overall chemical equation. The energy changes that occur during cellular respiration, including in photosynthesis.
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Take a tour of a plant cell and see how they differ from animal cells. Also take a look at the unique characteristics that some plants have. [2:57]
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A brief, descriptive podcast examining the main structures and functions of green plants. [0:47]
Take a journey inside a leaf of a redwood tree! Enter the stoma and view the inside of a plant cell, translucent enough to capture light from the sun. Fly by familiar structures like the nucleus and mitochondria, and settle into the chloroplast to watch photosynthesis at work. [3:00] The video is followed by three different classroom ideas.
Inspector LePlant and his friends look at the world of plants in this site for younger students. Features include the parts of plants and the seven basic requirements that plants need to survive as well as a short quiz.
Page describes Photosynthesis in great detail. Provides an extensive amount of links on all different aspects of photosynthesis. Very thourough.