This content rich material available on the website provides informational material to understand the structure and process of photosynthesis. The website has information on associated processes of plants - transpiration and respiration.
Type of Material:
This site discusses the process of photosynthesis, and includes an animation on the biology of plants.
Recommended Uses:
This material can be used in the classroom, but seems particularly helpful for the individual in need of a broader look at the process of photosynthesis.
Technical Requirements:
The user will require a device or computer that is capable of connecting to the Internet such as Firefox or Google Chrome.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn what are the internal components of photosynthesis.
Students will be able to explore various types of factors responsible for photosynthesis.
Students will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts and skills to navigate the through the website to compare biology of photosynthesis - light and dark reaction.
Students will be able to explain why we should protect plants and preserve flora-fauna.
Students will understand the role played by various environmental factors in controlling photosynthesis.
Target Student Population:
This material is suitable for Grade School, Middle School, and High School ages - and may be appropriate for Non-Majors Biology Courses at the University Level.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
This is a pretty simple video and very little, if any, prerequisite knowledge or skills are needed to understant the material.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is accurate and provides a good basic background about the material
Quality of graphics is very good
The text is accurate and complete
Color usage is logical
Animations and simulations are accurate and straightforward
Concerns:
There were no concerns about content at the time of this review.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Narrations help users focus on key concepts
The blend of text and images makes the material interesting
Most of the images and videos are in color
This is a good searchable database
Material builds upon knowledge in multiple ways depending on how users navigate through the site
Concerns:
Integrating a few research articles for purpose of discussion and assessment would enhance the effectiveness of the site
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is well organized
No defective links or major bugs were found
Animation flows very easily
No defects were detected in the way the animation is presented
Information is easy to understand
Concerns:
There were no concerns about ease of use at the time of this review
Other Issues and Comments:
The authors have done a great job with this site.
Creative Commons:
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