10 January 2018

Plant Transport System (Day 2)

The same stalk of celery used in Day 1, slightly slit and then torn apart to reveal the water-carrying tubes.

Taken in class right after the stalk was torn apart.


Taken in the staffroom after class.

Let's take a closer look.

Also see:
Plant transport system (Day 1)
Plant transport system (2016)

18 August 2017

Rate of photosynthesis

Here is a simple Flash simulation on how some factors affect the rate of photosynthesis.

Click the diagram below to go to the simulation in your browser.


The temperature, intensity of light and amount of carbon dioxide can be adjusted.

What is the observable variable here?

Answer: Number of bubbles per minute.