Photosynthesis: How the Sun Powers Plants and Animals

Discover the connections between the sun, plants, and animals in this worksheet all about photosynthesis! Learners will begin by reading a passage that explains how photosynthesis provides energy for both plants and animals. A food web is presented alongside the reading, allowing students to see how producers, herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores can interact in a desert ecosystem. Then, learners will answer a series of questions about photosynthesis and its effect on plants and animals.

Created for fifth graders, this worksheet is a valuable resource for students learning about ecosystems. The interactions between the sun, plants, and animals are valuable—without photosynthesis, plants cannot provide the energy that consumers need. This worksheet will help learners see how different areas of life science overlap and affect one another.

For a refresher on photosynthesis, check out Photosynthesis: How Plants Make Food.