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 * Ideas of how we want our lesson plan.**


 * Keep Conroy's guidelines in mind:**


 * Use the "district format" with NJCCS for your content area **
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 * **NJCCS: **
 * **MATERIALS: **
 * **ACTIVITY: **
 * **ASSESSMENT: **
 * **HOMEWORK: **

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Content Area Lesson

** Topic ** : Photosynthesis

** Enduring Understanding ** : Students will learn the process that plant photosynthesis and understand that most life forms on Earth are dependent, either directly or indirectly, on photosynthesizing organisms.

5.3.12.B.3 Continual input of energy from sunlight keeps matter and energy flowing through ecosystems. CPI: Predict what would happen to an ecosystem if an energy source was removed.
 * ** NJCCC Standards: **

5.3.12.B.4 Plants have the capability to take energy from light to form sugar molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. CPI: Explain how environmental factors (such as temperature, light intensity, and the amount of water available) can affect photosynthesis as an energy storing process. || ** Materials Needed ** : Journals, K-W-L Sheet, Colored Pencils, Photosynthesis Diagram

** Essential Questions ** :

// Why do plants go through this process? // // What is the importance to us humans? // // Why do we need plants? //

** Pre-Assessment (Do Now) ** : Students will answer questions in their journals and fill out the given K-W-L sheets. The L-column will be fill accordingly after the lecture portion of the lesson. Discuss with the class.

** Active Engagement ** : (Power point Presentation) What is photosynthesis? Understanding the discovery and application of photosynthesis. Students will be taught terms and plant structure, specifically: Sunlight energy is absorbed and used by a substance in plants called chlorophyll. The will also be able to recognize and accurately illustrate the photosynthesis cycle. Knowing why plants go through this process and how it applies to other organisms and the planet .

** Assessment ** : Discuss __ Activity __ : Cause and Effect sequence on the projected power point slide/print-out

__ Homework __ : Learn to fill out plant diagram of photosynthesis __for tomorrows quiz__.