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  1. Apr 2021
    1. Photosynthesis occurs only in the mesophyll layers of plant leaves and, in some instances, in mesophyll cells in the stem. Mesophyll cells are sandwiched between the leaf's upper and lower epidermis and contain numerous chloroplasts, where photosynthesis takes place.

      This expository text uses bold words to show important words within the text. I believe this is text is at an excellent reading level for college students. Some high school students may require a lot more support with vocabulary to be successful.

    2. Carbon dioxide + Water + Sunlight = Sugar + Oxygen or 6 CO2 + 6 H20 + Energy => C6H1206 + 6 02

      I remember learning this formula in high school! To support student comprehension, I envision activities designed to help the students acknowledge what each part of the formula actually means in order to increase their understanding. Maybe, a game or activity could support memorization techniques.