4/12 Symbiosis Practice

Teacher: Gainous

Unit/Session: Symbiosis Practice

Date of Instruction:  4/12

Standard/s: S7L4. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to examine the interdependence of organisms with one another and their environments. a. Construct an explanation for the patterns of interactions observed in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships among and between organisms and abiotic components of the ecosystem. (Clarification statement: The interactions include, but are not limited to, predator-prey relationships, competition, mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism.)

Learning Target/ Teaching Point:  

• I can identify and explain the different ways that organisms interact with one another. 

Success Criteria: daily success criteria in bold

• Define symbiosis 

• Explain and give an example of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. 

• Compare and contrast each form of symbiosis 

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10

INTRODUCTION/CONNECTION:

Warrior 5

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:
- Review each form of symbiosis and the differences between each. 

-Finish notes if needed 

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10

GUIDED PRACTICE:  

-Students will complete a cut and paste activity identifying different forms of symbiosis. They will place this in the notebook. 

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

• Students will complete “Which symbiosis is it?” 

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

• Refer to the cut and paste throughout to check for understanding 

Formative Assessment : 

-Ticket out the door

Homework

Finish “Which symbiosis is it?”