Practical Science for 11-16s: Photosynthesis
Monday 9th February 2026
10-12am
Location: Wesley Hall, Crookes, Sheffield.
AQA Unit Award Scheme session - this session will include opportunities for students who are enrolled in the scheme to gain AQA accredited certification in this topic (students who are not enrolled will not notice any difference!)
Details
Links to Edexcel specification 2.23 practical: "investigate photosynthesis, showing the evolution of oxygen from a water plant and the requirements of light".
Students will be supported to evaluate and compare two methods for investigating the rate of photosynthesis at different light intensities: the evolution of oxygen from a water plant, and the use of algal balls and bicarbonate indicator to investigate the absorption of carbon dioxide. They will also have opportunities to learn about stomata and as exchange and to investigate how wavelengths of light affect the rate of photosynthesis. They will be supported to develop the experimental skills that are assessed in IGCSE examinations as well as data collection and graphical representation of data. They will have opportunities to further their knowledge and understanding of photosynthesis, plant biology and the photosynthesis equation, and to develop exam technique and understanding of key words and terminology.
All tasks are carefully differentiated to allow students at any stage of their IGCSE journey to access learning at a level that is suitable to them individually.
Included with your booking:
- Small group (max. 10) tuition and guidance from a fully qualified and exam-experienced (PGCE, QTS) science teacher
- All equipment, materials and resources for practical, experimental science and activity-focused tuition.
- Exam questions, mark schemes and model answers to take home
- Room hire, tax, comprehensive public liability insurance
Registration
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