SCIENCE 6

2nd QUARTER
Module 6

NATURE’S DIVERSITY-- INTERACTIONS

OF LIVING THINGS IN DIFFERENT ECOSYSTEMS

Most Essential Learning Competency

Discuss the interactions among living things and non-living things in tropical
rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps (S6LT-11i-j-5)

TO THE LEARNERS
This module was specially designed to help you understand and apply
the lesson objectives. Read and follow the simple instructions as your guide.
1. Set a conducive learning space at home so you can focus.
2. Seek assistance from your parents or guardian to guide you in doing the
activities.
3. Take down important concepts and list questions you would like to ask from
your teacher.
4. Reflect and apply the concepts learned.

Expectations
In this module, you are expected to have acquired mastery on the following.

1. Identify the living and non-living things in tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and
mangrove swamps;
2. Describe the appearance of tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove
swamps;
3. Explain the effects of the interactions among living and non-living things in
tropical rainforests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps.

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 Pretest
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheets provided on pages
9 -10.

1. What do you call the interaction between living things (biotic) and non-living things
(abiotic)?
a. biomes b. ecosystem c. relationship d. creation
2. Which food chain occurs in the forest ecosystem?
a. grass- caterpillar-birds c. grass-wild bees-lion
b. grass-mouse-snake d. grass-rabbit-owl
3. Which organisms show commensalism?
a. small fish and algae b. orchid attached to a branch of a tree
b. eagle eating snake d. a tick on animal’s body
4. In a forest ecosystem, which organisms are directly affected if the population of plants
decreases?
a. carnivores b. decomposer c. herbivores d. predators
5. Which of the following destroys the marine ecosystem?
a. fishponds c. dynamite fishing
b. reclamation d. constructing man-made sanctuaries

Looking Back
Directions: Match the invertebrates in Column A to their classifications in Column B.
Write the letter of the correct answer.
Column A Column B
1. oysters, clams, snails A. Crustaceans
2. crabs, lobster, shrimps B. Annelids
3. earthworms, leeches C. Platyhelminthes
4. flatworm, tapeworm D. Echinoderms
5.star fish, sea urchin, sea cucumbers E. Mollusks
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Brief Introduction
Have you been to a forest or a grassland? If yes, name some of the things that you
have seen there. The things present in those places are related to the lessons that are
included in this module.

This unit deals with the Interrelationships of life on Earth. The interactions among
living things and non-living things that take place in tropical rainforest, coral reefs, and
mangrove swamps.

Rainforest is a biome which is consists of close-growing trees and other animals.

Coral reefs are the natural habitat for many sea animals A mangrove swamp ecosystem
has plants (mostly mangroves) and animals like crustaceans and migratory birds.

As you go on with the lesson, you will be able to explore the beneficial and harmful
effects of the interactions in the different habitats and why it is necessary to know all
about the interrelationships in a particular ecosystem. How can you help preserve the
ecosystem?

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 Activity 1: Name That Thing!
What to do:
1. Study the illustration of a tropical rainforest below.
2. Identify the living things and non-living things that you see, then fill out the
table.

Living Things Non-Living Things Physical Appearance

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tropical+rainforest

Activity 2: Match Me Up!

Interactions in a Tropical Rainforest

Different types of interactions occur in the forest ecosystem. During the

Interactions, some organisms are benefited while others are harmed.
Mutualism is a symbiotic interaction of two organisms living together wherein
both benefited from one another. An example of this is the lichen. The lichen consists
of a fungus and an algae growing together.
Commensalism occurs between two species in which one organism benefits
while the other organism is neither benefited nor harmed. One example is an orchid
on the trunk of a tree.
Predation is the most obvious relationship that happens in the rainforest. The
predator benefits from the relationship, while the prey is harmed. An example is a
spider eating an ant.
Competition occurs when species, food, space, and other factors become
limited and they compete with each other to get the things they need. Plants compete
for sunlight and other abiotic elements.
Cooperation is a type of interaction where organisms cooperate with each
other for their survival. Ants in a colony show cooperation.
Parasitism is a relationship between two different organisms where the
parasite harms the host. Aphids on plants show parasitism. Aphids are small insects
that suck out fluids from plant stems, leaves, or other parts. Aphids gain a meal and
plants are harmed in the process.
the
What to do: Read and understand the paragraph carefully then answer the activity
that follows.

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Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Predation A.

2. Commensalism B.

3. Cooperation C.

4. Mutualism D.

5. Competition E.

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 Activity 3: Beneficial or Harmful?
What to Do: Write your answers on the sheets provided on pages 9 -10.

A. Study each picture of the swamp ecosystems. Explain the interaction that takes
place in them and tell whether the interaction between or among organisms are
beneficial of harmful.

B. Below are pictures of mangrove ecosystems. Examine the living things and
non-living things inside these habitats, then describe the interactions that take
place. Tell whether the interactions between or among organisms in the said
ecosystem are beneficial or harmful.

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 Check your understanding
I. Direction. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if the statement
is wrong.

1. An ecosystem is composed of living and nonliving things that interact with one
another.
2. The trees and shrubs are consumers in a forest ecosystem.

3. Coral reefs protect coastlines from strong waves and water currents.

4. Mangroves act as a natural barrier and flood defense to human habitat.

5. One of the features of the swamp ecosystem is to provide clean and safe
drinking water for other living organisms.

II. Direction: Use your understanding in answering the following questions:

1. Why is there a need to protect our forests, coral reefs and mangrove swamps?

2. What might happen if a tropical rainforest receives little rain for a long period of time?

3. What are the beneficial effects of the interactions among living things and non-living
things in an ecosystem?
4. What are the harmful effects of interactions among living and non-living things in an
ecosystem?
5. As a learner and a good citizen, how could you contribute in preserving the different
ecosystems?

Remember

 An ecosystem is composed of living (biotic) and nonliving things (abiotic) that

interact with one another.
• A tropical rainforest is very dense, warm, and wet, located near equatorial
regions.
• Coral reefs are part of marine biomes and sometimes called “rainforest of the
sea”. It serves as the natural habitat and breeding ground of marine organisms,
provides rich sources of food for people, serves as recreational area, and protects
coastline from strong waves.
• A mangrove swamp ecosystem has plants (mostly mangrove trees) and animals
like crustaceans, fish, and migratory birds. Mangroves provide breeding and
nesting grounds, and shelter. They also act as natural barriers and flood defenses
and sources of livelihood for people
• Mangroves provide breeding and nesting grounds, and shelter. They also act as
a natural barrier and flood defense and as a source of livelihood for people.
• Living things interact with each other for survival. Plants are producers. They make
their own food and provide food for other organisms. The organisms that eat other
organisms are called consumers. Organisms that feed on decayed matter are
called decomposers.
• Food chain is a feeding relationship of organisms from producers to
consumers.
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 Posttest
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. In a forest ecosystem, which organisms are directly affected if the population of plants
decreases?
a. carnivores b. decomposer c. herbivores d. predators

2. Which best describes symbiosis? It is a close living relationship ….

a. between two species
b. where there are no benefits to gain
c. where one specie serves as food for another specie
d. between two members of the same species where one specie relies upon another specie
as food

3. Why are coral reefs important? They are .

a. tourist attractions
b. make the water shallow
c. colorful rocklike deposits under water
d. serve as habitat, hatchery, and nursery of different marine animals

4. What is the importance of mangroves? Provide_____.

a. shelter
b. breeding and nesting
c. barrier and flood defense
d. all of the above

5. Why can mangrove plants survive in brackish water while the other plants cannot?
Mangroves .
a. have strong trunk and roots.
b. are adapted to filter seawater.
c. have roots that are often exposed to high water.
d. have roots that can filter salt water and excrete salt in their leaves.

Reflection

Check (√ ) the column that corresponds to your answer. Check the column Yes if
you mastered the lesson, Partly Learned if you partly learned the lesson, and No (Needs
More Mastery) if you need more time to learn all parts of the lesson.
No
Partly
Basis Yes (Needs More
Learned
Mastery)
I can identify the components of
tropical rainforest.
I can describe the physical
conditions of the tropical rainforests
ecosystem.
I can describe the interactions
among components of habitats in a
coral reef ecosystem.
I can describe the physical
conditions of a mangrove swamp
ecosystem.
I can give the importance of
mangrove swamps.
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 ANSWER SHEET/Science 6
Quarter 2 Week 6
Name: Section:

Pretest: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Looking Back: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Activity 1: Name That Thing

Living Things Non-Living Things Physical Appearance

Activity 2: Match Me Up

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Activity 3: Beneficial or Harmful

A. 1.

B. 1.

2.

Check Your Understanding:

I. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

II. 1.

2.

3. ___

4. ___

5.

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 Posttest

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Questions to the Teacher:

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References:

BOOKS

• Padpad, E. (2017). The New Science Links 6 Worktext in Science and

Technology, Manila: Rex Bookstore
• Sarte,E.(2016). Science Beyond Boarders Textbook, Quezon City: Vibal Group,
Inc.
• Obra, L. (2005). Exploring Science 6, Quezon City: St. Bernadette Publications,
Inc.

VIDEOS

• https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tropical+rainforest
• https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=coral+reefs+in+the+philippines
• https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=swamp+ecosystem
• https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mangroves

PICTURES
• Adobe Photoshop Express

• Illustrations, created by Marianne M. Alejandro

• https://www.google.com/search?ei=HEV1X4QzhfvBA5a4scAJ&q=tropical+rainfor
est +in+the+philippines&oq

• https://www.google.com/search?ei=LUV1X5bqFYbahwO0tZW4Dw&q=corals+in+t
he +philippines&oq=coral https://www.google.com/search?ei=P0h1X6SVPI3j-
Aa41JKYAQ&q=swamps+&oq=swamps

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