<p> Photosynthesis Foldable Directions: Use the information you have learned from the Explore Learning gizmo, the reading and Illuminating Photosynthesis to make a foldable you can use to Teach a Lesson at home on Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis: Main Ideas:  The sun is the main source of energy on Earth. During photosynthesis, green plants use the energy of sunlight to change the elements in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H20) into materials (simple carbohydrates) that are a source of energy for the plant to carry on its life processes.  Explain that plants need sunlight, nutrients, water and air to go through photosynthesis  Green plants are the producers in an ecosystem; they rely directly on sunlight to produce the materials they use for energy  Defend the statement, “The sun is the main source of energy on Earth.”  Tell how plants and other photosynthetic organisms use the sun’s energy.  Give at least three examples of how other living things use energy from plants to survive.</p><p>Classwork: Photosynthesis Exceeds Standard Standard Approachin Significantly g Standard Below Standard Below Standard 5 4 3 2 1 Foldable includes all of the Foldable is accurate Foldable is Foldable is Foldable not done criteria for a 4 plus: and clear: missing two incomplete, does  Defines word or more of not address  Identify and describe an photosynthesis the initial question. ecosystem where the  Explains abiotic requirements source of energy is factors needed listed for a 4 something other than  Explains what is photosynthesis (for made example,  Includes several chemosynthesis) examples of  Explain how the photosynthetic ecosystem obtains organisms energy to be used to  Demonstrates with make food for a food pictues the process chain. of photosyntheis  Tells Why Photosyntheiss is important to all life</p>