Grade

1
Biological Science: Photosynthesis
Australian Curriculum – Science Content Descriptor:
Living things live in different places where their needs are met (ACSSU211 - Scootle )

Interactive Digital Resource

Engage
1. Let’s Discover
Photosynthesis!

a. Watch this - Click on The

magic School Bus!

b. Fill out the P.M.I. worksheet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK6CVhXdnq
g&list=PLTwx3zwZaGY9babfjUpgyUfZLXaS3dtNf

3. Click on the Basic needs of

Plants to view the slides.
Then using the work sheet,
2. Explore the right explain the photosynthesis
balance between sunlight and process.
https://www.slideshare.net/guesta178af0/ba
water to make the plant grow. sic-needs-of-plants-presentation

Click on the flower to play the

game.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/
plantsgrow.html

5. Fill out the final evaluation

of your Bean Diary.

Remember to evaluate:
- What worked?
- What didn’t work?
- What plants you think would
Elaborate grow best in our school
4. What else needs sunlight and garden?
water to live?
Brainstorm ideas at home and bring
them to class.

You might:
- Bring in a photo
- Make a mind map
- Bring in an object
Be ready to share
your ideas.