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In this activity, learners discover which plants and animals have symbiotic relationships and how this impacts each organism. Learners explore the advantages and disadvantages of different types of symbiosis.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Poster, overhead, or PowerPoint presentation of different symbiotic relationships
- 5 pairs of cards of two organisms with a mutualistic relationship; each card has one organism (p.9-10 of PDF)
- 5 pairs of cards of two organisms with a parasitic relationship; each card has one organism (p.5-6 of PDF)
- 5 pairs of cards of two organisms with a commensal relationship; each card has one organism (p.7-8 of PDF)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
- Protists and Fungi
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Games
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Lord, Josh
Rights:
- All rights reserved, University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 2005
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0338153
- National Science Foundation, 0638731