Kids Learning → Plants → Photosynthesis → What is Photosynthesis

Overview

Photosynthesis is the process that plants use to make their own food. They take in sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose, a type of sugar, and oxygen. This process happens mainly in the leaves, where special cells called chloroplasts capture sunlight. Photosynthesis is important because it provides energy for plants and oxygen for us to breathe.

📚 Key Learning Objectives

  • ✓ Explain what photosynthesis means.
  • ✓ Identify the materials plants need for photosynthesis.
  • ✓ Describe where photosynthesis occurs in a plant.
  • ✓ Illustrate the photosynthesis process with a diagram.
  • ✓ List the importance of photosynthesis for humans and animals.