10/31 Interdependence of Organisms-2

Summary :
I learned about symbiosis.  It is when organisms interact.  There are three kinds of symbiosis; parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.

Backward-Looking :
I didn't know much about the topic before we started. All I knew was that symbiosis was when organisms interact. I didn't know that there are three kinds of symbiosis, parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.  Parasitism-one organism benefits and one organism is harmed(Example- a dog with fleas). Commensalism- when one organism benefits and the other organism doesn't care(Example- a bird living in a tree). Mutualism- when both organisms benefit(Example-boxer crab and anemones).

Inward-Looking :
I liked the work this week.  I liked the virtual rainforest scavenger hunt because it was nice to see the different animals.  I enjoyed the symbiosis foldable as well.  It was nice to see how symbiosis applies to students.Parasitism- Two students working on a project, one does all the work and both get the same grade. Commensalism- One student cheats off another student on a test and both of them don't get caught.  Mutualism- Both students working on a project do an equal share of the project. Over all I liked what we
 did this week.
Parasitism


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