Photosynthesis Karaoke
Provided by: Scholastic|Published on: October 6, 2025
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Type: Videos
Subjects: Science, Chemistry, Biology
Authors: StudyJams, Scholastic
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- In this StudyJam from Scholastic, students will watch an animated 3-minute video about plants and photosynthesis, listen to a sing-along about photosynthesis, and take a quiz to test their knowledge.
- Students will learn about the basic inputs and products of photosynthesis and how plants get what they need to make their own food.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- For many students, especially those who are auditory learners, the use of music will help them remember important information from this resource.
- In the karaoke component, students can easily toggle the vocals on and off to help them learn the tune.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand that plants need water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide in the air to grow.
- The vocals track on the karaoke music is slightly off the beat of the music.
- Point out to students that plants don't actally "cook" the ingredients during photosynthesis, but use energy from the sun to power the chemical reactions that take place.
Differentiation & Implementation
- For a hands-on activity, students can grow two plants, keeping one in a dark area and one in the sun. Students can track the progress of the plants to determine the importance of the sun in a plant's growth.
- Students can demonstrate their understanding of the video by writing two sentences about photosynthesis, including the necessary ingredients.
- After watching this video, students can transition to learning about the carbon cycle and its connections to climate change. This video can help explain the connection.
This resource from Scholastic’s StudyJams uses animation, music (~2 min song), and quizzes to teach students the basics of photosynthesis in a fun and engaging way. It breaks down how plants convert sunlight into energy and includes a short video (~3 min video), vocabulary review, and self-check questions. While it does not include original data, this resource would be a great addition to classroom lessons on plant biology and energy cycles.
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