Science 

KIOSC - Photosynthesis and Biochemical Pathways

Our Year 11 and Year 12 Biology students attended excursion to KIOSC where they 

Students completed an investigation that could also be used for Unit 4: AOS 3- Scientific Inquiry.

Living algae and yeast can be trapped in alginate where they continue to carry out their life processes in a controlled, uniform environment. Students will investigate how temperature and light availability affects photosynthesis in algal balls, sharing and discussing their results.

Across the class cohort, students chose one of three variables to test investigating photosynthesis, which can collectively be used for the ‘three prac portfolio’ SAC. Students then collected the class data and collaborate on the methods used, to investigate the effect of the variables on photosynthesis.

Mr Donovan Lawrence 

Biology