Symbiosis in a Florida Scrub Ecosystem

This lesson will use a hands-on activity to explore symbiotic relationships and interactions between organisms in a Florida scrub ecosystem. Class discussion and a group activity engages students in active learning and provides an opportunity for students and teachers to assess understanding throughout the lesson. A short-answer written assignment allows for students to organize their thoughts and for the teacher to conduct a final assessment.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: mutualisitic, commensalistic, predation, competition, parasitism, Florida scrub, burrowing owl, gopher tortoise, symbiosis
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Instructional Technique
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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