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Grassland Resource Pack

The activities in this resource pack should allow students to:
• Identify environmental factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis
• Identify and explain suitable sampling techniques to collect data in the field
• Plan and carry out an investigation to find the dry mass of plant samples
• Evaluate data relating to common agricultural practices used to overcome the effect of limiting factors
• Use field data to calculate percentage change in yield
• Understand the role of grassland legumes in the nitrogen cycle and reducing fertiliser use on farm
• Apply knowledge of anaerobic fermentation to understand the biochemistry of silage making
• Understand how diversity of plant species can benefit agricultural livestock and the environment

WS 3 - Answers of Conservation of grassland the biochemistry WS 1 - Grass Growth and Photosynthesis WS 4 - Herbal Ley Extension WS 3 - Conservation of grass and the biochemistry Incorporating Clover WS 4 - Answers Herbal Ley Extension Help Sheet determination of Dry Matter Percentage WS 1 - Answer Grass Growth and Photosynthesis Multi-Species Pasture - PowerPoint WS 2 - Incorporating Clover Grass Growth Photosynthesis Limiting Factors Teacher notes Grassland Resource Pack Conservation of grassland and biochemistry WS 2 - Answers Incorporating Clover

This resource is produced by

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

LEAF Education

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