Objective
SWBAT write an essay describing the process of photosynthesis using claims and evidence from variety of sources.

Big Idea
Students use claim and evidence to describe photosynthesis.

Objective
Students will be able to discover basic ideas about photosynthesis.

Big Idea
Where does the mass of a tree come from?

This lesson covers the process of photosynthesis and the related plant cell functions of transpiration and cellular respiration. Students will learn how engineers can use the natural process of photosynthesis as an exemplary model of a complex yet efficient process for converting solar energy to chemical energy or distributing water throughout a system.

Objective
Students will be able to use what they have learned about photosynthesis to make their own movie.

Big Idea
Think...Plan...Create!

Objective
SWBAT to identify products and reactants of photosynthesis.

Big Idea
Engaging lesson that explores photosynthesis.

Objective
Students will be able to learn and understand foundation concepts and vocab of photosynthesis.

Big Idea
Photosynthesis is an important part of a food chain.

Objective
Students will be able to experiment to see how changing the amount of light changes the amount of oxygen produced.

Big Idea
More reactants=more products!

Students learn how to take blood pressure by observing a teacher demonstration and then practicing on fellow classmates in small groups. Once the hands-on component of this activity is completed, the class brainstorms and discusses how blood pressure might affect a person's health. This activity acts as hook for the second lesson in this unit, in which blood pressure is presented in detail, as well as how variances in blood pressure can affect a person's cardiovascular system.