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Content Page No.
1. Cover Page 1
2 Table of Content 2
3. Photosynthesis 3
A Topic Plan 3
B Terminology 4
C Teaching Tools 5
D Classwork/ Homework 7
4. Animal Nutrition 20
A Topic Plan 20
B Terminology 21
C Teaching Tools 22
D Classwork/ Homework 24
5. Cellular Respiration 32
A Topic Plan 32
B Terminology 33
C Teaching Tools 33
D Classwork/ Homework 37
A. TOPIC PLAN
Lesson Aspect Classwork Homework
1 Introduction Activity 1.1 Activity 1.2
• Overview of plant organs Teaching
Structure of a leaf and chloroplast* tool 1
2 Requirement and product Activity 2.1 Activity 2.2
Process: Teaching
tool 3
• Light phase
• Dark phase
3 Investigation if starch and light is produced for Activity 8.3 Activity 5.2
photosynthesis
4 Investigation if CO2, oxygen and Chlorophyll is Activity 5.1 Activity 7.1
necessary for photosynthesis
Teaching
tool 4
5 Factors affecting photosynthesis Activity 4.2 Activity 8.1
• Light
• Carbon dioxide
• Temperature
Importance of photosynthesis
6 Greenhouse system & food production Activity 6 Activity 3
The role of ATP Activity 9
7 Topic test
8 Remedial
Try to include as many of the following as possible as classwork/homework:
Extracts Graph to interpret Graph to draw
Diagrams to label Diagrams to draw Paragraph questions Tables
Calculations Investigations Extracts
B. TERMINOLOGY
The following terms should be covered in this topic:
Photosynthesis ATP Variegated Starch
Chloroplast Iodine solution Greenhouse Limiting factor
Chlorophyll Autotrophs Destarch Photolysis
Light phase Experiment Control Anabolic
Dark phase Glucose Heterotrophs Enzymes
Stroma Thylakoids Lamella Xylem
Phloem Cuticle Spongy mesophyll Stomata
Term Description
Photosynthesis A process whereby green plants manufacture their own food using radiant energy
Chloroplast Organelle in a plant cell where photosynthesis occur
Chlorophyll Green pigment that trap light for photosynthesis
Light phase Occurs in the grana of the chloroplast
Dark phase Occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast
ATP Energy carrier in the living things used for various activities
Iodine solution Used to test for the presence of starch
Autotrophs Organisms that use light energy to manufacture its own food
Experiment A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis or
demonstrate a known fact.
Glucose Sugar that is the product of photosynthesis
Variegated Leaf that has more than one colour
Greenhouse Special building that is used for growing plants in an area where they would not
normally grow that well.
Destarch Process of eliminating starch reserves in a plant for experiments concerning
photosynthesis
Control A variable that is not changed throughout an experiment
Heterotrophs Organisms that are unable to manufacture their own food (consumers &decomposers)
Starch A carbohydrate that store energy in plants
Limiting factor Factor that limits the rate at which photosynthesis takes place
C. TEACHING TOOLS
Teaching Tool 1
Teaching Tool 2
Teaching Tool 3
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Photosynthesis consists of two stages 5
Teaching Tool 4
Experiment Controf
Vaseline
Glass slab
Activity 1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
Activity 2
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
Activity 3
3.1 Study the equation below showing the formation of the energy carrier
molecule X
3.1.1 Give the full name of ADP (1)
3.1.2 Name molecule X (1)
3.1.3 Give one reason why molecule is biologically important. (1)
Activity 4
4.1
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
.
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
The graph below shows the rate of photosynthesis under different
environmental conditions. Study the graphs and answer the questions that
follow.
c COz 30°C
0,1%
2
Oo
o
FS B C02 =—20°C
z 0,1%
2
2
hog A C02 20 °C (and 30 °C)
° 0,04%
3
a
Light intensity (lux)
Which of the graphs shows the highest production of glucose?
Why is the production of glucose in graph A, low?
What factor in graph B and C limits the rate of photosynthesis?
Predict what the graphs would look like if the temperature were
increased first to 40 °C and then to 60 °C.
Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 2.1.4.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
Activity 5
5.1
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.2 When light shines on pondweed, Elodea sp, bubbles of gas are released. The
rate at which bubbles of gas are produced can be used to measure the rate
of photosynthesis. An investigation was carried out to study the effect of
different colours of light on the rate of photosynthesis in the pondweed.
The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram below.
e The pondweed was exposed to one colour of light and left for
5 minutes before measurements were taken.
e The time taken for the release of 20 bubbles was recorded.
e The procedure was repeated using light of different colours but of
equal intensity.
e The results are given in the table below.
Bubbles =
Water
Pond
weed +
Colour of light Time (in seconds) for 20 bubbles
to form
Violet 80
Green 40
Blue 160
Red 140
Yellow 70
5.2.1 Which colour light is the best for photosynthesis? (1)
5.2.2 Name the:
(a) Independent variable (1)
(b) Dependent variable (1)
(c) Two fixed variables (2)
5.2.3 Calculate the average time taken to release 20 bubbles for all the
colours together. Show all your calculations. (2)
5.2.4 Draw a bar graph of the results shown in the table. (6)
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of light intensity and
the rate of photosynthesis. The apparatus was set up as shown in the
diagram below. Study the diagram and answer the questions.
o~
°
°
e
Bubbles ofgas — 0 ‘a
°
Water plus sodium L
bicarbonate T- 2 amp
waterplant ——
State a reason:
. . . ee Explain why there is nc
(a) for choosing a water plant instead of a terrestrial plant in this . ~
particular experiment. (1) when the light source i
(b) for the addition of sodium bicarbonate (baking powder) to the
water. (1)
How was the rate of photosynthesis measured using this
experiment? (1)
The data in the table below was recorded during the experiment:
A B Cc
Distance 100 W bulb Number of
between the _| Light intensity = power/Area | bubbles given off
water plant and Light intensity = W/m? in one minute.
light source
(metres)
1,0 796 8
0,5 31,85 28
0,25 127,39 105
0,125 510,20 105
With reference to the results given above, what deduction can be
made with regard to the relationship between the intensity of light
and rate of photosynthesis? (3)
Activity 6
6.1 Complete the missing words in the statements below:
6.1.1 As the light intensity increases, the rate of
photosynthesis______________ (1)
6.1.2 Structures in which crops are grown in a protected and controlled
environment are called_____________________ (1)
6.1.3 ATP stands for__________________________ (1)
6.1.4 __________________ energy is found between phosphates. (1)
6.1.5 Photosynthesis helps maintain a healthy level of carbon dioxide in the
__________________ (1)
Activity 7
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.2
An experiment was set up to investigate whether oxygen is released
during photosynthesis. The result of the experiment is represented in the
After a short time, the The candle continues to
candle went out burn for a longer period
The following deductions were made before arriving at the final
conclusion.
(i) Photosynthesis reduces the amount of COz inside bell jar B
(ii) | The oxygen in bell jar A was completely used up and the burning
is not supported
(iii) | The photosynthesis increases the amount of oxygen inside
bell jar B
(iv) The vapour produced inside bell jar A due to combustion
extinguished the burning candle
Which ONE of the following set of deductions is correct?
A (i) and (iv) only
(i), (ii) and (iti) only
B
C (i), fit) and (jv) only
D (iti) and (iv) only
Activity 8
8.1
8.1.1
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
8.2.4
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4
8.3.5
8.3.6
Activity 9
9.1.1. Which ONE of the following factors will cause optimal growth in
greenhouses?
Carbon dioxide enrichment
Temperatures between 10 °C and 15 °C
Dim lighting in the greenhouse
Only irrigating once a week
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A. MARKING GUIDELINES
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Activity 1
1.1
1.1.1 C (2)
1.1.2 B (2)
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
Activity 2
2.1
2.1.1 Glucose (1)
2.1.2 Chloroplast (1)
2.1.3 Photolysis (1)
2.1.4 Stroma (1)
2.1.5 Starch (1)
2.1.6 Chlorophyll (1)
2.1.7 Radiant energy (1)
2.1.8 A only (2)
2.1.9 B only (2)
2.2
2.2.1 (a) C (1)
(b) A (1)
(c) B (1)
2.2.2 -B (1)
2.2.3 -A and C (2)
Activity 3
3.1
3.1.1 Adenosine diphosphate (1)
3.1.2 ATP or adenosine triphosphate (1)
3.1.3 It is the energy carrier in living systems/cells (1)
Or it provides energy for all cellular activities (ANY ONE) (1)
Activity 4
4.1
4.1
4.1.1 Sodium hydroxide/Soda lime/Potassium hydroxide (1)
4.1.2 Removes carbon hydroxide from the air in the jar (1)
4.1.3 The leaf turns blue-black (1)
4.1.4 -as the leaf was outside the jar, it was exposed to carbon dioxide (1)
-and could undergo photosynthesis/produce starch (1)
4.1.5 Dark phase /light independent phase (1)
4.1.6 Stroma (1)
4.1.7 To ensure that the starch at end of the investigation was produced
. during the experiment (2)
4.2
4.2.1 Graph C (1)
4.2.2 Due to carbon dioxide concentration (1)
4.2.3 Temperature (1)
4.2.4 The graph will show a steady increase in the rate up to 40OC and a
further increase in temperature will let it fall dramatically (2)
4.2.5
-At higher temperatures the enzymes become completely
denatured/functionless (1)
-When the temperature is incfeased to 40OC the temperature is
optinum for maximun photosynthesis (1)
Activity 5
5.1
5.1.1 Destarch the plant (1)
5.1.2 (a) Leaf A (1)
(b)Leaf B (1)
5.1.3 Absorbs carbon dioxide (1)
5.1.4 Iodine solution (1)
5.2
5.2.1 Blue-black (1)
5.2.2 (a) colour of light (1)
(b) rate of photosynthesis (1)
5.2.3 (c) the light intensity/the pondweed/the time exposed (1)
490/5 = 98s (1)
5.2.4
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
Activity 6
6.1
6.1.1 Increases (1)
6.1.2 Greenhouse (1)
6.1.3 Adenosine Triphosphate (1)
6.1.4 Chemical (1)
6.1.5 Atmosphere (1)
Activity 7
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.2 B (2)
Activity 8
8.1
8.1.1 D (2)
8.2
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
8.2.4
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4
8.3.5
8.3.6
Activity 9
9.1
9.1.1 A (2)
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