| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | interactions between living things within an ecosystem |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Interactions Between Living Things Within an Ecosystem
Year 7
Science
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Science, focusing on understanding ecosystems, interactions between organisms, and the impact of environmental changes on these relationships.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Ecosystems | 5 | Briefly define ecosystems and the concept of interactions among living things. Pose questions to engage students. |
| 2 | Types of Interactions | 10 | Present the four main types of interactions: mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, and competition. Use visuals and examples. |
| 3 | Video Demonstration | 5 | Show a short video clip that illustrates ecological interactions, followed by a brief discussion. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a specific interaction type to explore and find examples from the provided handouts or additional resources. |
| 5 | Class Discussion | 3 | Regroup as a class and have each group share their findings briefly, focusing on real-world examples of interactions. |
| 6 | Homework Explanation | 2 | Explain the homework task, which involves students reflecting on the interaction they found and its importance in the ecosystem (one-page written response). |
| 7 | Conclusion | 2 | Summarize key points from the lesson and encourage students to think about interactions they see in their environment. |
Students will write a one-page reflection on a specific interaction they learned about today, including its definition, an example, and its significance in the ecosystem. The completed homework will be submitted quietly in the next lesson for checking without presentations.