Lesson 2: Interactions Within Ecosystems
Duration of Days: 7
Lesson Objective
Students will explore patters of interactions among organisms. They will explain the nature of these relationships and understand that they may be symbiotic or non symbiotic. Students will learn that while the species involved vary, the patterns and interactions are shared.
How do organisms interact in symbiotic and nonsymbiotic relationships?
Symbiosis
Commensalism
Parasitism
Mutualism
MS-LS2-2
ELA: RST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.9, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
Math: 6.SP.B.5
Engage- DOK1
Explore/Explain- DOK2
Elaborate- DOK3
Evaluate- DOK1 & DOK4
STEM Module Project- DOK4
Phenomenon: Moray Eel and Cleaner Shrimp
STEM Module Project: The Fox and the Hare
Cooperative relationships are an example of mutualism.
Group work
Visuals
Sentence Starters
Graphic Organizers
Accessing Prior Knowledge
Formative/Summative Assessments:
Lesson Review
Lesson Check
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
McGraw Hill online textbook/workbook.
Labs/Investigations:
- Relationships in Communities
- Mutually Bene-fish-al?
- Coral Colleagues
- Assorted Associations