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Symbiosis: Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism InteractiveSymbiosis: Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
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Symbiosis: Mutualism, Commensalism, and Parasitism

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Hyenas normally hunt alone, however scientists discovered that in Israel, hyenas hunt with wolf packs. When relationships develop between different species, we call it symbiosis. The videos teach about the three types of symbiosis and an interactive website challenges pupils to apply their knowledge.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

symbiosis, symbiotic relationships, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the videos to introduce the concepts and the online quiz to reinforce them

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • Be careful not to display the inappropriate comments that often show up on YouTube

Pros

  • Offers hints for incorrect answers
  • Includes a group discussion question at the end

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

View 33,836 other resources for 6th - 8th Grade Science

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