Algae Beads - Variable Light Intensity and Algal Photosynthesis

Name: Algae Beads - Variable Light Intensity and Algal Photosynthesis
Brand: Algae Research Supply
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Students test how changing the distance from a light source affects algal photosynthesis by monitoring pH indicator color change in algae bead vials over time. The activity emphasizes inverse square law thinking, controls, graphing, and analysis of how light intensity changes photosynthetic rate.

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Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College/University

Estimated Duration: 1 hour

NGSS Standards: HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS1-7, HS-LS2-5, SEP Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, SEP Analyzing and Interpreting Data, SEP Constructing Explanations, CCC Cause and Effect, CCC Energy and Matter, CCC Systems and System Models

Education Topic: Photosynthesis, Light Intensity, Experimental Design, Algae Beads

AP Biology: AP Bio 3.5, AP Bio 3.6, AP Bio 3.7, AP Bio 3.8, AP Bio SP1, AP Bio SP2, AP Bio SP4, AP Bio SP5, AP Bio SP6

IB Biology: IB Bio 1.4, IB Bio 2.8, IB Bio 2.9

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