Ecological Relationships in Ecosystems

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the roles of bacteria and fungi in ecosystems and how they contribute to processes like digestion and decomposition.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

Ecological Relationships

Amoeba Sisters

Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe how bacteria in the human gut contribute to the digestion of food and explain why this process is important for overall health. Explain the role of fungi in decomposition and discuss how this process benefits the ecosystem by recycling nutrients.”

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