Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will observe the effects of light intensity and wavelength on the rate of photosynthesis in a plant.
Objectives
- Students will develop a deeper understanding of the variables affecting the rate of photosynthesis in plants.
- Students will manipulate variables, such as light intensity and wavelength of light, to observe the effects on photosynthesis rates.
Vocabulary
- illuminance
- photosynthesis
- stomata
- visible spectrum
- wavelength
About the Lesson
In this lesson students will observe the effects of certain variables on the rate of photosynthesis in a plant.
As a result, students will:
- Better understand the importance of the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Develop an understanding of reflection and absorption of light energy by a pigment.
This activity was created using Lua. Learn more about Lua in TI-Nspire here.