Learning Activity Sheet in Science 4

Quarter 2 - Week 5

I. Learning Competency: Describe the effects of interactions among organism in

their environment S4LT-IIi-j-18

II. Background of the Study

Living things tend to react and interact with one another. They also react
with the nonliving things that surround them. This relationship is referred to
as ecosystem. An ecosystem is composed of the interaction of the biotic factors
(living things) and the abiotic factors (nonliving things). The abiotic
environment of an organism is characterized by the physical factors that affect
the life and survival of organisms. The abiotic factors in the environment
include but not limited to sunlight, water, air, soil, and even rocks. They are
needed by different organisms for their survival, habitat, and other related
purposes. As an example, plants need sunlight for the process of
photosynthesis. They also require soil for their anchorage, and they need water
for them to survive. Lastly, plants need carbon dioxide for their survival as well.
Ecosystems include both the biological and physical components affecting
its community.

Interactions in the Rainforest Ecosystem

1. Mutualism – a type of symbiotic interaction of two organisms living together

such that they become mutually dependent upon each other. An example
includes the lichen. A lichen is a composite organism consisting of a fungus
and an alga growing on symbiotic association on solid surfaces such as
barks of the tree.

2. Commensalism – is an interaction between two species in which one specie

gets benefited while the other remains unharmed. An orchid growing on the
branches of a mango tree and barnacles attached to the body of whales are
examples of commensalisms. This kind of relationship is present also in
climber plants and shrubs or trees. The climber plants attached their
tendrils onto the branches of the shrubs as their support while the shrub or
the tree does not get harmed nor benefitted from the climber plants.

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 3. Predation - is a type of interaction where one benefits while the other is
harmed or badly affected. The one that usually benefits are called a predator.
The one that is harmed is called a prey. (Please provide concrete example)

4. Competition – it occurs when organisms compete for a habitat or a resource

such as food. It can also be observed during selection of mating partners.
This could also be observed in plants surrounded with tall trees that
compete for sunlight.

5. Parasitism- is a close relationship between species such that the parasite is

benefited, and live on or inside another organism called the host, causing it
some harm, and is adapted structurally to this way of life.

III. Developmental Activities

Task #1

Now, let us practice what we have learned from this lesson.

Directions: The pictures below show different kinds of interactions among

organisms. Identify each one of them by writing on the blank mutualism,
commensalism, predation, competition or parasitism.

1. 2.

(Andare, 2019) (Shuttershock N.D.)

____________________ __________________________

3. 4.

(MaxPixel N.D.) (Brett Jordan 2012)

_____________________ _________________________

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 5.

(Becks 2012)

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Task #2

You are doing good. Let us deepen your knowledge by answering another
activity.

Directions: Examine the relationship that exist between the organisms below. Put
M, C, P, PRE, or COMP before the statement that best describes each item. Then,
put a check mark (/) below of the statement if there is an effect between their
interaction, and wrong (X) if there is none. You will be given two points for each
item.

Legend:
M- mutualism bold letters – 1st organism
C- commensalism italized letters – 2nd organism
P- parasitism
PRE- predation
COMP- competition

____________1. Head lice living in the human’s scalp.

_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________2. A tapeworm feeding in the intestines of a 4th grader.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________3. A bird building their nest in a tree.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________4. The ants and the Acacia tree living together and both
receiving the same benefit.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________5. A Tiger eating the giraffe.
_____ with effect _____ no effect

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____________6. Dog 1 fighting dog 2 because of food.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________7. A Lizard eating a cockroach.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________8. Bees pollinating the flowers.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________9. A remora hitching a ride on a shark.
_____ with effect _____ no effect
____________10. A bear eating a fish from the river.
_____ with effect _____ no effect

Task # 3
Now that you’ve learned the lesson, let’s dig deeper and observe these relationships
that are happening in your own environment.

Directions: Observe, record, and infer your observations of the interactions of

organism/s from your environment. Note down possible effect/s that
may happen between them. Write only five (5) observations. Number 1
is done for you.

Possible effect/s from

Type of Interaction Organism/s
their interaction

Competition (for food) A dog with another dog. The weaker dog will fail
to get food.

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 IV. Assessment
A. Directions: Describe the type of interaction of organism/s in their
environment. Write P-parasitism, PRE-predation, C-commensalism, M-
mutualism, COMP-competition.

Write the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

__________1. A tapeworm feeding in the intestine of the 4th grader.

__________2. The ants and the Acacia tree living together and both receiving the
same benefit.

__________3. A lizard eating a cockroach.

__________4. Bees pollinating the flowers.

__________5. Head lice living in the human’s scalp.

B. Directions: Complete the table below. Write the organisms involved and the
type of interaction.

Scenario Organism/s Type of Interaction

1. Frogs and insects
living in a pond.
2. A mosquito sucking a
man’s blood.
3. Grasses thriving in the
same space.
4. Bees and flowers
flourishing in a guava
tree.
5. Ferns existing in a
branch of a tree.

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 ANSWER KEY

Task #1

1. predation
2. parasitism
3. mutualism
4. commensalism
5. competition
LEARN
1. Parasitism; with effect
2. Parasitism; with effect
3. Mutualism; no effect
4. Mutualism; no effect
5. Predation; with effect (extinction)
6. Competition; with effect
7. Predation, with effect
8. Mutualism, with effect (pollination)
9. Commensalism; no effect
10. Predation; with effect
Task 3
Answers may vary.
IV. Assessment
A
1. P
2. M
3. PRE
4. C
5. P
B.
1. frogs and insects, pond; commensalism
2. man and mosquito; parasitism
3. grasses and space; competition

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V. References

2012. April 8.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fighting_Flamingos_(691191454
8).jpg.
Andare2. 2019. January 14. https://www.slideshare.net/andare2/predation-
parasistism-mutualism-and-commensalism.
Becks. 2012. April 12.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fighting_Flamingos_(691191454
8).jpg.
2012. Brett Jordan. September 17.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/x1brett/7999051619.
MaxPixel. N.D. https://www.maxpixel.net/Fungus-Woods-Mushrooms-Forest-
Nature-Tree-Bark-3828266.
Shuttershock. N.D. https://www.sunnysports.com/blog/5-common-parasitic-
animal-relationships/.