Plants have the amazing ability to make their own food, but how do they do it? Life processes - Green plants - Plant uses Learning Points Leaves contain chlorophyll that absorbs light energy from the Sun. Green plants make their own food through photosynthesis. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.