WEEKLY LEANING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Science 7, Quarter 2, Week 6

Ecological Relationships

Name: __________________________________ Section: _______________________

Learning Objective

Describe the different ecological relationships found in an ecosystem. (S7LT-IIh-10)

Sub-tasks:
1. Describe the different ecological relationships that exists in an
ecosystem, and
2. Describe how organisms interact with each other and their
environment.
3. Value the importance of these ecological relationship for a balance
ecosystem.
Time Allotment: 2 hours

Key Concepts

 Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their
environment.
 All living and nonliving things in an environment are interconnected.
 A community of organisms and their nonliving environment in a given area
constitutes an ecosystem.
 A food chain represents a series events in which food and energy are
transferred from one organism to another in an ecosystem.
 Producers make their own food and serve as the first source of food in the
food chain.
 Consumers cannot make their own food. They must feed directly or indirectly
on producers.
 Decomposers break down dead organisms into simpler substances. In the
process, they return important materials to the soil and water.
 Energy moves through ecosystems in food chains, passing from producers, to
herbivores (consumers), and to carnivores (consumers).
 There are three types of interaction: predation, competition, and symbiosis.
 Predation is the interaction between two organisms, predator (organism that
feeds) and prey (organism that is fed upon).
 Competition is an interaction between organisms or species towards a limited
supply of resources in which both the organisms or species are harmed.
 Symbiosis enables species to coexists with each other. There are three types
of symbiotic relationships: mutualism (both benefit), parasitism (one benefits
while the other is injured), and commensalism (one benefits while other is
unaffected).
Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.
School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph
  Ecosystems are sometimes thrown completely out of balance by natural
disasters or by human activities.

Exercises / Activities

Activity 1: Eco-Match

What you need: pen and paper

What to do:

Match column A with column B and C by writing your answer on the

space provided.

A B C
Types of
relationships
between living Interaction to environment Example
things in an
ecosystem
a. two species have a long-
1.Predation term interaction that is
beneficial to one, the f. Animals compete for food,
____________ parasite, and harmful to water and space to live
the other, the host (+/-
interaction)
b. two species have a long-
2.Competition term interaction that is g. Bees get nectar from the
beneficial to one and has flowers in order to make
____________ no effect on the other (+/0 honey
interaction)
c. negatively affects both
3.Mutualism participants (-/-
interaction), as either
h. Fleas or ticks that live on
species would have a better
dogs and cats
____________ chance to survive if it did
not have to compete with
the other
d. two species have a long-
4.Commensalism term interaction that is
i. Birds that live in the
beneficial to both of them
hollows of trees
____________ (+/+ interaction)
e.
5. Parasitism
f. beneficial for the predator,
but harmful for the prey j. A mantis eating insects
____________
(+/- interaction)

Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.

School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph
 Activity 2: When Predator & Prey Collide

What you need: pen and paper

What to do:
Observe each organism in the picture carefully. Then, fill in the needed
answers in the appropriate box.

What part
What is the of the body
What
eater? does the
Organism organisms are
What is eater use
involved?
eaten? to get its
food?

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economist.com

earth.com

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Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.

School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph
 earthwormwatch.org.

Activity 3: E-Cross-system

What you need: pen and paper

What to do:

Complete the crossword puzzle using the following words in the box. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Refer to the hints given below.

carnivore symbiosis
coevolution parasite
commensalism protective resemblance
predation parasitism
competition mutualism

1 2
8

5
6

10

Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.

School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph
Hints:

Across Down
6. relationship in which one species 1. adaptation in some animals that
benefits and the other is harmed causes them to look like something else
7. evolution (adaptive change) of two or in their environment (insect has the same
more species based on their shared body shape as a leaf)
interactions 2. a symbiotic relationship in which one
8. a member of species eats part or all of species benefits but the other is neither
the living helped nor harmed
9. the interactions between two or more 3. occurs whenever two or more
different species living in close physical organisms require the same limited
association with one another resource necessary to their growth,
10. two different species benefit from reproduction, or survival
their relationship with one another 4. an organism that gets its nutrients by
feeding on another living organism
5. an animal that eats only other animals

Reflection
Directions:
1. In this activity you need to look or draw a picture that shows different
ecological relationships in ecosystem using the listed materials below.
pictures/old magazine, scissors, glue, pencil, & paper
2. Cut the picture and paste it its corresponding box.
3. Write the name of organisms involved on the blank.

1.Predation: _______________ 2. Competition: _____________

3.Mutualism: _____________ 4.Commensalism: ___________

5.Parasitism: _____________

Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.

School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph
Guide Questions:

1. How do ecological relationships play an important role in an ecosystem?

2. How will you describe a balance and unbalance ecosystem?

Reference

Alvie J. Asuncion, Maria Helen D.H. Catalan, Letecia V. Catris, Marlene B. Ferido,
Jacqueline Rose M. Gutierrez, Michael Antony B. Mantala, Cerilina M.
Maranag, Ivy P. Mejia, Eligio C. Obille Jr., Risa L. Reyes, Ma. Dulcelima O.
Sebastian, Merle C. Tan. 2017. Science-Grade 7 Learner's Material First
Edition. Pasig City: DepED-Bureau of Learning Resources/FEP Printing
Corporation.

Department of Education. 2012. Unit 2: Living Things and Their Environment,

Science 7 Teacher’s Guide (pp. 114-124). Pasig City, Philippines

John Donnie A. Ramos. 2013. Unit 2: Living Things and Their Environment,
Exploring Life Through Science.Kto12 Edition (pp.114-119).Quezon City,
Philippines

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https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/ecological-relationships/

Answers Key

Activity 1
1. Predation – e. – j.
2. Competition – c. – f.
3. Mutualism – d.- g.
4. Commensalism – b. – i.
5. Parasitism – a.- h.

Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.

School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph
 Activity 2

What part of the

What organisms What is the eater?
Organism body does the eater
are involved? What is eaten?
use to get its food?
The frog is the
The frog stretches
eater.
Frog and insect its tongue to catch
An insect is eaten
an insect.
by the frog.
Cat uses its sharp
claws to catch the
The cat is the eater.
Cat and mouse mouse and bitten
The mouse is eaten.
using its sharp
canine teeth.

The spider is the The spider uses its

Spider and
eater. Insect is web to catch the
insect
eaten. insect.

By grabbing the
Praying mantis is
Mantis and prey with its front
the eater.
cockroach claw like legs and
Cockroach is eaten.
eating it alive.

The bird is the The bird uses its

Bird and
eater. The beak to get the
earthworm
earthworm is eaten. earthworm.

Activity 3
1. Protective Reflection
resemblance
2. Commensalism Answers may vary depending on learners’
3. Competition output
4. Parasite
5. Carnivore
6. Parasitism
7. Coevolution
8. Predation
9. Symbiosis
10. Mutualism

Author: Sanchez, Kimberly Mae A.

School: La Union National High School
Division: Cabadbaran City
Email address: kimberlymae.sanchez@deped.gov.ph