Photosynthesis worksheets
How plants make food from light.
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How to make photosynthesis worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these photosynthesis worksheets
Photosynthesis is how green plants make glucose from carbon dioxide and water using light energy, giving out oxygen. These worksheets cover the word equation, chloroplasts and chlorophyll, stomata, xylem and phloem, and why photosynthesis matters for all life.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, short answers, word search.
- Key words: photosynthesis, chlorophyll, chloroplast, glucose, carbon dioxide, oxygen, stomata, light energy, starch, xylem, phloem, autotroph.
- Best for: grades 5–8 (ages 10–14).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen, using light energy absorbed by chlorophyll.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 5–8 (ages 10–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.