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Choose a concept that we have covered during class, and create an original final product that demonstrates your understanding of your chosen topic. You can create anything you’d like: a board game, new sport, comic strip, children’s book, video game, music video, song, dance, skit, TikTok, documentary, vlog, TV commercial, podcast, etc. – if your preferred style is not listed here, just ask me if that style is acceptable.

More than 4 pages.

“What I cannot create, I do not understand.” ~ Richard Feynman, Nobel Prize Winner in Physics (1965)

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Understanding complex concepts often requires creative and practical demonstration. For this assignment, I have selected the concept of photosynthesis—a fundamental biological process that enables plants to convert light energy into chemical energy. To demonstrate my comprehension, I will develop an educational and engaging interactive board game designed to teach players about the stages and significance of photosynthesis.

The proposed board game, titled “The Photosynthesis Quest”, aims to make learning about photosynthesis fun and memorable for students of diverse ages. It incorporates several core elements of the process, such as sunlight absorption, water splitting, oxygen release, and glucose production, within a competitive and cooperative game setting. Players adopt roles of different parts of a plant cell, such as chloroplasts, mitochondria, and stomata, each with unique abilities and responsibilities that simulate real biological functions.

The game board depicts a simplified plant cell and its environment, featuring pathways leading to key stages like photon absorption, water uptake, and carbohydrate synthesis. Players advance along these pathways by answering questions, completing challenges, or performing tasks related to photosynthesis. For example, a card might prompt a player to explain the role of chlorophyll or identify the reactants and products of the process. Successfully completing tasks allows players to gather resources such as light tokens, water droplets, or glucose molecules, which are necessary to progress and win the game.

This interactive approach not only quizzes players on factual knowledge but also encourages teamwork and critical thinking. As they navigate the stages of photosynthesis, players learn how environmental factors like light intensity and carbon dioxide levels influence the process. Additionally, the game highlights the significance of photosynthesis in supporting life on Earth by illustrating its role in oxygen production and the food chain.

Beyond its educational value, “The Photosynthesis Quest” can be adapted into digital formats such as an animated video game or an app, broadening accessibility. The game design emphasizes visual aids, engaging narratives, and interactive feedback, aligning with modern pedagogical strategies to enhance comprehension and retention. Overall, creating this board game exemplifies my understanding of photosynthesis by transforming theoretical knowledge into a tangible and stimulating learning tool.

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