1. Symbiotic Relationships
Created by Mr. Whittaker Woodbury School Grade 6 Science,
Symbiotic Relationships
Any close relationship between species is called symbiosis.

2. Mutualism
Win / Win Situation / +
A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit.
How is the relationship between a bee and a flower an example of mutualism?

3. Commensalism Win / no affect + / 0
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is not affected is called commensalism.

4. Parasitism Win / Lose + / -
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits but the other is harmed is called parasitism.

5. Symbiotic Relationships Quick Reference
Mutualism = / + relationship
Commensalism = / 0 relationship
Parasitism = / - relationship

6. Symbiotic Relationship Activity
Create 2 imaginary organisms that have a symbiotic relationship.
Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
Brainstorm organisms on a Venn Diagram & describe the type of relationship.
Create a drawing showing the relationship with one sentence describing the relationship.