AP Biology Investigation #5: Photosynthesis

Students will learn the necessary components and conditions for photosynthesis to occur while using leaf disks to measure the accumulation of oxygen and relate it to the rate of photosynthesis. Students will then use guided inquiry to design and conduct an experiment to examine the effects of a chosen variable on the rate of photosynthesis. Teachers manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included. There are enough materials provided for 8 lab groups. This lab meets AP Science Practices 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 2.

Kit Includes:
1 Hole Punch
16 Dispensers 10mL
16 Plastic Cups
30mL Dilute Soap Solution
50g Sodium Bicarbonate

Materials Needed but not Supplied:
Living plant leaves
Light Source
Timers or stopwatches