| Summary
of Lesson: |
Students will create a database documenting examples
of symbiotic relationships including: mutualism, commensalisms, and parasitism. |
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| Lesson
Details |
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| Objectives: |
- The student will be able to define and give examples of symbiosis.
- The student will be able to define and give examples of mutualism.
- The student will be able to define and give examples of commensalisms.
- The student will be able to define and give examples of parasitism.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret information
from various sources.
- The student will develop a database containing information and examples
of symbiotic relationships.
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| Setting: |
Computer Lab and Multiple Computer Classroom |
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| Procedures: |
- Introduction of project and unit.
- Classroom instruction on symbiosis. (Use textbook as guide or foundation.)
- Model for students the construction of a simple database. Provide a tutorial
for students to practice skills. Classroom or lab.
- Conduct research on symbiosis using both conventional materials and Internet
sites. Search for information using Ask Jeeves. (“Where
can I find an example of symbiosis?” Substitute commensalism, mutualism,
and parasitism for symbiosis.) May be done in classroom or lab.
- Students will print their databases and compile the information into simple
booklets.
- Students will share their publications with classmates.
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Technology
Specific Activity: |
- The student will use the Internet to find information on symbiosis,
commensalism,
mutualism, and parasitism.
- The student will learn how to create a database using Microsoft Access.
- The student will publish a booklet containing information collected in
a database on symbiotic relationships.
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| Assessment: |
The student will be graded based on a checklist or rubric.
See one example below |
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Technology Skills
Student uses at least
4 fields
(Symbiotic
relationship, species, purpose, and description)
Student uses at least
2 font styles.
Student inserted at least
1 graphic.
Writing Skills
Vocabulary is developmentally
appropriate.
Sentence structure is
varied.
Use of capitalization
is developmentally appropriate.
Use of punctuation is
developmentally appropriate.
There are no spelling errors,
OR no errors that detract from the
comprehension.
Science Content
Reveals understanding of terms: symbiosis,
mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
Provides details on symbiotic relationships.
Demonstrates an understanding of the relationships
involved in mutualism, parasitism, and
commensalism.
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| State Standards
Addressed: |
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| Science
II B 1b |
Investigate and understand how plants and animals in
aquatic/terrestrial ecosystems interact with one another … |
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| Reading/English
Language Arts IB |
The student will continue to read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of literary forms including fiction, nonfiction,
and poetry. |
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| Reading/English
Language Arts IV (A) |
The student will write for a variety of
purposes…
- Organize information
- Use vocabulary effectively
- Vary sentence structure
- Write several related paragraphs…
- Edit…
- Use available technology
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| Reading/English Language Arts IV (E) |
The student will
publish in a variety of formats…
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| Reading/English Language Arts IV (G) |
The student will
use the writing process to record information accurately and to research
and report information.
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| Reading/English Language Arts V |
The student will synthesize
information from a variety of appropriately selected resources
Skim materials to develop a general overview of content or
to locate specific information.
Continue to communicate the information and findings in written
and oral forms
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| Reading/English Language Arts VI (Technology) (B) |
The student
will develop basic technology skills
- Operate peripheral devices
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| Reading/English Language Arts VI (Technology) (C) |
The student
will process, store, retrieve, and transmit electronic information
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| Reading/English Language Arts VI (Technology) (D) |
The student
will communicate through application software
- Create simple databases …
- Use simple computer graphics …
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| Materials |
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| Resources: |
Science textbook, encyclopedias, miscellaneous nonfiction
resource and trade books, and the following web sites –
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent591k/symbiosis.html
http://www.comptons.com/encyclopedia/ARTICLES/0175/01769
472_A.html
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozscience
/s/542880.html
http://www.fort-mill.k12.sc.us/dotech/index.htm
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| Software: |
Microsoft Access |
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| Hardware: |
Printer |
