Description
Bring ecology learning to life with this Symbiosis 3D Research Project Cube, a hands-on, student-centered research activity designed for upper elementary and middle school science classrooms. Students explore the fascinating world of symbiotic relationships — including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism — and then organize their findings into a three-dimensional research cube that makes complex biology concepts visual, engaging, and memorable.
Perfect for ecosystems units, life science lessons, environmental science, and STEM research projects, this activity blends research, critical thinking, science writing, and creative representation while providing a meaningful way to display student learning in your classroom or hallways.
Students can complete these cubes two ways. You can print the template on card stock and have them complete it by hand, or you can give them the PowerPoint template, have them complete it in PowerPoint, then print the completed cube.
Your students will be completely engaged with this hands-on science activity!
Topics include symbiosis, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, predation.
What’s Included?
- Student directions/graphic organizer (PDF)
- Grading rubric – Fully editable
- Completed Teacher Sample
- (2) 2.5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (2) 2.5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 3.5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 3.5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 5″ Blank cube template (PPT & PDF)
- (1) 5″ Pre-filled cube template (PPT & PDF)
**Note: The 5″ cube template is meant to fit a square tissue box. 5″ is an approximate measurement as all square tissue box brands might be a slightly different size.
Materials Needed (Not Included):
- Plain 8.5’x11″ paper, or card stock (white or light colors)
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
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