“Photosynthesis is most arguably the most important biological process on earth” -Devens Gust
Photosynthesis is important to study for a number of reasons: 1) Plants provide food for humans 2) A product of photosynthesis is oxygen which we breath in 3) Photosynthesis produces cellulose which we use for paper and wood 4) Plants provide medicine for humans 5) Scientists can study photosynthesis to help in the field of biotechnology and clean energy production
STSE expectation: C1.2 Assess the relevance, to their personal lives and the community, of an understanding of cell biology and related technologies
Activity: Students can research and discuss how studying photosynthesis can help in the search for a renewable energy resource. Students can then write a half a page reflection of why studying photosynthesis is important or an idea for new technology