Why Can T We All Just Get Along

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

A Symbiosis Role-Play Activity

Symbiosis is defined as a close ecological relationship between the individuals of two (or more) species. There are several types of symbiotic relationships. First, in your groups, look up the description of each of the relationships listed below. Then, depending on the example of symbiosis your teacher assigns, come up with a way to “act it out” for the class.

Definitions:

MUTUALISM

COMMENSALISM

PARASITISM

COMPETITION

PREDATOR/PREY

Group Notes:

Symbiosis-skits

Skit 1

3 students required

Student A: The school Bully

Student B: the school Bully’s sidekick

Student C: a scared little freshman

The scene: act out a scene in which the bully and his sidekick harass and extort money or homework, etc from the scared freshman.

Skit 2

2 students required

Student A: a great math student

Student B: a great English Student

Scene: Student A has written a paper that needs to be edited for a major grade in English. Student B has a huge math test this week. They both decide to help each other by using their academic strengths to solve their problems.

Skit 3

2 students required

Student A: the good listener who gives great advice

Student B: the upset friend who has just had a fight with (significant other, parent, or teacher)

Scene: The upset friend brings the situation to the listening friend who listens to the drama and gives great advice BUT DOES NOT get caught up in the drama.

Skit 4

4 students required (must be 1 male and 3 females or vice versa)

Females: girlfriends

Male: the boyfriend of all the females

Scene: The females discuss their new boy friends then realize that they are talking about the same guy! He enters the room and they fight over him.

Skit 5

2 students required

Student A: the bum cousin

Student B: the responsible cousin

Scene: The bum cousin has been living with the responsible cousin for 6 months and has no job and has not paid for anything! The responsible cousin is upset about the cable bill (too many PPVs) the long showers ( no hot water left and bills for water and electric are high), used cell minutes, and THE FOOD expenses.