Organism Relationships Complete Lesson Plan - MS

Everything you need for an engaging middle school unit on food web relationships across a variety of ecosystems. This comprehensive resource includes presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments — all fully editable and designed for multiday use with minimal prep. Differentiated, student-led learning keeps your students engaged and gives you more time to focus on supporting their success.

Essential Questions

• How do organisms interact in a food web through predator/prey, consumer/producer, and parasite/host relationships?

• How do organism relationships differ in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems?

Texas Teachers

This lesson aligns with 2017 TEKS standards and will not be updated for the new 2021 TEKS.

What Makes This Lesson Stand Out

• Differentiated materials for students who need additional support

• Multimodal learning to keep middle schoolers engaged

• Maximum flexibility in print and digital formats

• Editable PowerPoints for full classroom customization

• Spanish translations of vocabulary, reading passages, and interactive notebook pages

This resource follows the 5E Instructional Model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation), providing a complete framework for teaching food web relationships with both depth and flexibility.

Engagement

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

• Teacher file with engaging discussion ideas, class activity prompts, and common misconceptions

Exploration

The student-led station lab is differentiated for all learners and learning styles. With nine modular stations, you can introduce food web relationships in multiple, engaging ways.

Input Stations (Build Understanding):

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment connects students to content through discovery.

• Read It! – Differentiated passages (English & Spanish) with comprehension checks.

• Research It! – Interactive online investigation with guided tasks.

• Watch It! – Short, focused video with corresponding student reflection prompts.

Output Stations (Show Understanding):

• Organize It! – Card sorts or digital manipulatives to build connections.

• Write It! – Open-ended written responses for vocabulary and content mastery.

• Illustrate It! – Visual representations to reinforce retention and comprehension.

• Assess It! – Content and vocabulary-based mastery questions.

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Includes puzzles, games, and mini-projects for early finishers or enrichment.

Explanation

• Editable PowerPoints (standard & interactive versions)

• Interactive notebook templates (digital & print, English & Spanish)

• Note-taking guides to support direct instruction

Elaboration

Student-choice projects on organism and food web relationships extend learning beyond the lab and encourage creativity and application.

Evaluation

• STAAR 2.0–style assessments in two versions (standard & modified)

• Review questions and worksheets for discussion, practice, or homework

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

All components — including the station lab and interactive notebooks — are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, allowing seamless use in traditional, hybrid, or remote classrooms.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.