Animal Symbiosis

Use this lesson to see how animals can have very interesting relationships. Some help each other, some benefit from others, and some hurt others. Young scientists are sure to benefit from this eye-opening lesson.

Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Subject

Science

Life Science

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Learning Objectives

Student will be able to describe the three different types of symbiotic relationships.

Introduction

(5 minutes)

Ask your students if they know what the word "symbiosis" means.
Tell your students that symbiosis is a relationship between two different species.
Tell your students there are different types of symbiotic relationships.
Ask your students if they know any. Record them on the board if they are correct.