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Photosynthesis: what are chloroplasts?

In this resource, part of the 'Photosynthesis - A Survival Guide' scheme for 11-14 pupils, students investigate chloroplasts and starch production, focusing on the learning objective “Light energy is absorbed by the green pigment in chloroplasts”.

Light energy is trapped by chlorophyll; a green pigment found in small organelles called chloroplasts. Parts of a plant that contain these chloroplasts can carry out photosynthesis because they can absorb the light energy for the reaction.

Students observe chloroplasts directly under the microscope using a plant such as Elodea pondweed.

Following this they take a thin section of potato tissue and stain it to show starch grains.

Students then use their knowledge to hypothesise how variegated leaves might affect a plant’s growth.

The resource includes teaching and technical notes, a Powerpoint presentation and a students' worksheet.



Diagram of a chloroplast showing starch grains (white dots)

Tags: 11 -14 (KS3), 14 -16 (KS4), Photosynthesis, Practical

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  • SAPS - PSG10 - What are chloroplasts - student notes
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