Introduction
Relationships...
We have different types of relationships in our lives. These relationships have both great and harmful effects to us directly or indirectly.
The same with animals, they do have a different relationship with other animals in their surroundings.
May it be beneficial or harmful, these relationships are essential in maintaining the balance in our lives and of course, the balance in nature.
So, let us dive into the world of good and bad relationships, shall we?
Task
This task will be done individually and by the end of this activity, you will be able to distinguish if an ecological relationship is either good or bad.
To learn more about ecological relationships, visit the links indicated below.
1. https://www.sutori.com/story/5-types-of-symbiotic-relationships--J2VmZNo5fQndYNYnRrTyUF24
2. https://www.ck12.org/book/CBSE_Biology_Book_Class_XII/section/17.2/
3. Watch
3. Create a portfolio depicting both symbiotic and parasitic types of connections found in our ecosystem. You can use any format or style on how you will present your portfolio. Remember to save it on Google Doc or Word Doc.
Process
IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE TO RECORD ALL YOUR FINDINGS ON GOOGLE DOC OR WORD DOC. This information will help you to create your portfolio regarding the various relationships found in nature.
Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQiszdkOwuU.
The above link is an example of a documentary video featuring various ecological relationships.
Follow the guidelines below to create your very own portfolio about ecological relationships.
Look for a certain place in your area where you can observe various interactions of different animals. A grassland, a pond or a forest are some of the places you can explore.
Once you have identified an area, observe and identify the ecological relationships found there. It would be best if you can have more than three relationships identified in that location.
Next, document your observation either through pictures or videos for these will act as your basis for the creation of your portfolio.
Afterward, list all the relationships and describe whether they are good or bad. Don't forget to cite what type of relationship they have.
Lastly, write a reflection on this activity.
Evaluation
The rubric below will be the basis of your portfolio evaluation.
| CRITERIA | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The relevance of the idea (Is it connected to the topic?) |
Little material selected is relevant and rarely connected to the main idea | Some material selected is relevant and somewhat connected to the main idea | Material selected is most relevant and connected to the main idea | Material selected is all relevant and clearly connected to the main idea |
| Variety of pictures used to develop the main idea | Limited variety of pictures used to develop the main idea | Adequate variety of pictures used to develop the main idea | Good variety of pictures used to develop the main idea | Excellent variety of pictures used to develop the main idea |
| Visual Impact effectiveness of the overall presentation | The overall visual impact is limited. | The overall visual impact is somewhat effective. | The overall visual impact is effective. | The overall visual impact is very effective. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You are now able to distinguish various relationships found in our environment.
Keep in mind that whether it is good or bad, a relationship matters.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
I am looking forward to your portfolios.
Credits
Thank you very much for the following websites and webpages.
1. Photo Credits
2. Credits for the Rubric (Portfolio)
http://moshej.edublogs.org/files/2011/04/Collage-Rubric-2cfq0em.pdf
3. Video Credit
Louie Schwartzberg for his YouTube Video entitled, The Beauty of Pollination.
4. Literature Credits
https://www.sutori.com/story/5-types-of-symbiotic-relationships--J2VmZNo5fQndYNYnRrTyUF24
https://www.ck12.org/book/CBSE_Biology_Book_Class_XII/section/17.2/
Teacher Page
Hi! My name is Kristine Joy G. Bacay and I'm currently taking up Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Biological Sciences here at Benguet State University.