Exploring Symbiosis

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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.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

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)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants
      • Animals
      • Protists and Fungi
    • Ecology
      • Ecosystems
      • Populations

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:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Lord, Josh

Rights:

Funding Sources:

  • National Science Foundation, 0338153
  • National Science Foundation, 0638731