China Primary School Science - English Version Science

2. Explore interdependent species

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Describe the features of an ecosystem

Explore interdependence and mutualism

Plot a graph and analyse the data

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Words and meanings to learn

abiotic

the non-living parts of an ecosystem, e.g. temperature

ecosystem

a complex community of living organisms and non-living factors that interact with each other

biotic

all living things in an ecosystem

mutualism

when organisms interact in a way which is beneficial to both organisms involved

interdependence

the dependence of two or more organisms on each other

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Resources: The handout and coloured pencils (optional).

Core Handout: An investigation sheet to explore the interdependence between species.

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