English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Define the equations for photosynthesis and respiration
Explain the processes of photosynthesis, respiration and combustion
Explain why the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is rising, and why this is an issue
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Words and meanings to learn
carbon
central element in the carbon cycle and involved in various processes like photosynthesis, respiration and combustion
respiration
the process by which animals and plants release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere
decomposers
organisms that break down dead plants and animals, returning carbon to the atmosphere
fossil fuels
carbon-rich resources formed from dead plants and animals over millions of years, which release CO₂ when burned
photosynthesis
the process by which plants and algae remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, converting it into carbohydrates
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