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.
Project Based Assignments
Offer Student Choice
Higher Level DOK Questioning
Utilize AI Tools
Real World Applications
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