LS.5 | Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

Description

This educational resource focuses on the interactions within biological communities, specifically examining how populations engage in predator-prey relationships, competition for resources, and symbiotic relationships. Students will explore the definitions of population interactions and provide explanations and examples of predator-prey dynamics, competition for food, water, and space, as well as the different types of symbiotic relationships, including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. The document includes scenarios for analysis and guided practice to help students identify and predict the outcomes of these interactions in various ecosystems.