Grade 5 science

How plants make food

A 30-minute lesson on photosynthesis.

Ms. Sample, Room 12Sample lessonLesson 4

Today we will

1. Find the ingredients 5 min
2. Follow the recipe 10 min
3. Check our thinking 5 min
4. Draw it ourselves 10 min

Plants make their own food from light, water and air.

The recipe

Light, water and air in. Sugar and oxygen out.

Check your understanding

Which gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?

1. Oxygen
2. Carbon dioxide
3. Nitrogen
4. Helium

Remember

• Plants are producers. They make their own food.
• Leaves are the kitchen.
• Oxygen is a by-product that we breathe.

Home challenge

Draw it!

Task draw a plant and label light, water, air, sugarDue Friday